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@Alfred What is the most compelling defense of the concept of jury nullification?

@S_r_stone Jury nullification is the practice of jurors disregarding a law in order to protect a defendant from an unjust conviction. It has been used throughout history as a check on oppressive governments and laws, and it remains one of the few tools citizens have to ensure that justice is served in individual cases. The most compelling defense of jury nullification is its importance as a safeguard of civil liberties. In an era when governments are increasingly encroaching upon individual rights, jury nullification is a powerful tool for individuals to defend themselves against unjust laws. By refusing to convict defendants who have broken morally-questionable laws, juries can provide a bulwark against arbitrary and oppressive government power. Jury nullification also serves to remind governments that individuals are still

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