Of Judicature

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"Of Judicature" is one of Francis Bacon’s essays, reflecting on the principles and conduct of judges and the administration of justice.

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instanceOf essay
literary work
addresses limits of judicial law-making
relationship between judge and sovereign
role of counsel and advocates in court
advocates consistency with law and precedent
equity in application of law
impartial judgment
moderation in sentencing
resistance to corruption
author Francis Bacon
collection Essays or Counsels, Civil and Moral
concerns avoidance of bias
avoidance of delay in justice
avoidance of favoritism
conduct of judges
independence of the judiciary
integrity of judicial decisions
proper use of legal discretion
countryOfOrigin England
ethicalFocus justice without respect of persons
public duty over private interest
responsibility of office
genre moral essay
philosophical essay
historicalContext early 17th century English legal system
influencedBy Francis Bacon's legal career
language English
literaryForm prose
mainTheme abuse of judicial power
administration of justice
corruption in courts
duties of judges
impartiality in judgment
judicial ethics
public trust in justice
relationship between law and equity
notableConcept “Judges ought to remember that their office is jus dicere, and not jus dare”
philosophicalTradition English common law thought
early modern political philosophy
relatedTo Of Judicature (concept of judicature)
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De legibus
surface form: Of Laws (Bacon)
targetAudience judges
lawyers
magistrates
statesmen
workInSeries Francis Bacon's essays (commonly known as Essays or Counsels, Civil and Moral)
surface form: Essays (Francis Bacon)

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