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Of Judicature

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Of Judicature is a work by Francis Bacon, a prominent English lawyer, philosopher, and statesman. In this work, Bacon offers reflections on the administration of justice and the qualities of a good judge. He emphasizes the importance of judges being learned in the law, clear in their judgments, and free from personal bias. Bacon also discusses the need for laws to be just and for their application to be consistent and fair, aligning with the philosophical concept of justice as a proper proportion between deserts and outcomes.123

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