Daily Archives: January 21, 2013

In Dubio Contra Reo

Those of us who come from Western legal systems that have been influenced (however slightly) by the civilizing influence of biblical law, we take for granted that the accused are presumed innocent and that guilt must be proven. Furthermore, we … Continue reading

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The Strange Similarity Between Scottish Verdicts And NFL Challenges

As an author who tends to enjoy odd and curious connections between seemingly contrary phenomena [1], sometimes one recognizing similar patterns in widely different fields and then explores ways of understanding the reasons behind them. Today, let us examine the … Continue reading

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