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The American Judicial System is Ripe for Abuse

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Anne Marie Waters
Jun 07, 2024
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From an outsider’s perspective, the American method of adjudicating criminal and civil matters is ripe for political misuse. In the UK, judges are appointed through an independent organization called the Judicial Appointments Commission. Previously, judicial appointments were overseen by the Lord Chancellor, a government member. However, this was consid…

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Anne Marie spent over two decades at the heart of British politics - first on the left, then fiercely fighting against it. She is the author of two books: 'Beyond Terror - Islam's Slow Erosion of Western Democracy' and 'In Defense of Democracy.'
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