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On William Penn's trial

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>		After presenting Penn's trial in more detail and putting in comparison three other trials of Quakers, I want to propose some reasons/factors that led to Penn's acquittal. The first factor is the Crown's attitude, i.e. Charles II's indulgence to dissenters. Although this reason certainly did not lead to the specific success of Penn in his trial, this is a very important background reason that made any such success more possible. The second reason was William Penn's personal traits, including his characteristics and his knowledge. The last reason would be the conscience of the juror. I want to point out the importance to see the jury not just as a whole, but notice each individual juror as a conscientious human being whose attitude sometimes can shape the legal development.

Charles II's indulgence

Penn's charisma

Jurors' conscience

Conclusion--Criminal trial as a show

 


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