Chu Anping then spoke up, "What if those criminals are indeed guilty but are trying to use a law firm to stall for time or evade punishment? What if they deliberately lie and let the law firm defend them?
Considering the sheer volume of cases that occur in a single county, not to mention the numerous towns and villages within its jurisdiction, if every criminal were to be represented by a law firm, there would undoubtedly be a shortage of lawyers. Many people who truly need help would then go unhelped. This would lead to a waste of resources and could even deprive those who are truly wronged of their opportunity to defend themselves.
Chu Fan had already thought of this possibility and said, "Then we need to establish a strict review mechanism. We need to stipulate in advance that no matter whether it is the common people or prisoners, when they seek help from lawyers, they must provide true and credible evidence and statements.
If deliberate lying or delaying is discovered, the investigation department will immediately terminate the defense and hold the perpetrator accountable after uncovering relevant evidence. Ordinary citizens will be treated as those who falsely accuse others, while criminals will receive an even more severe sentence. This will deter those with ulterior motives.
Chu Xiujie said, "Your Majesty, isn't this a bit inappropriate? You must know that the people are already in a weak position and are afraid of the court. If you are too harsh on the people, it will probably make them even more afraid to seek help, and will only exacerbate the injustice.
After all, even if the law firm is jointly managed by the imperial court and the royal family, these people may think that it is just another form of official collusion. They may think that going to the law firm for help is just a formality and that they cannot truly trust it. Moreover, there is the possibility of retaliation, which will make them even more afraid to tell the truth.
Chu Fan sighed upon hearing this and said earnestly, "Chu Xiujie, if such a situation really occurs, then the first ones who need to reflect on this are not the people, but me, the royal family, and the entire Wei court."
Chu Anping and Chu Xiujie looked at Chu Fan in shock, not knowing why Chu Fan would say such words. These words could only be said by Chu Fan, the Emperor of Wei. If someone else said them, they would probably be accused of disrespect.
Chu Anping and Chu Xiujie also knew that what Chu Fan said was not a good thing, and immediately put on a horrified expression and said, "Your Majesty, this is a very serious statement, and we are terrified."
Chu Fan waved his hand to signal the two not to panic. He had no intention of blaming them and continued, "What I mean is that if the law firm jointly established by the royal family and the court cannot gain the trust of the people, then this shows that there is something wrong with the governance of our Wei court. We must fundamentally improve the relationship between the court and the people and rebuild trust.
If law firms can operate impartially and selflessly, ensuring that every case is handled fairly, the people's trust will naturally be restored. We need to show the people the court's sincerity and determination through practical actions, rather than relying solely on systems and regulations.
As for the issue of retaliation that Chu Xiujie mentioned, there are inspectors in the law firm, and lawyers dare not easily do anything that goes against justice.
Another point you must understand is that if you want to secure the benefits you deserve, you must exert the necessary effort and courage to proactively seek justice. If you are afraid of backlash and dare not speak up for yourself, then no system will be able to protect your rights.
The court's responsibility is to provide a platform for justice, but ultimately, whether justice can be achieved depends on the efforts and trust of the people themselves. After all, the number of members in a law firm is limited, and it is impossible to go to every county to understand whether every citizen has suffered grievances.
The anti-accusation system is designed to protect those with ulterior motives and maliciously make false accusations. It aims to prevent abuse of the law firm's credibility and ensure that every person seeking help is treated fairly. If a citizen goes to a law firm to sue someone, but it turns out to be a false accusation, and the firm does not have to bear any consequences, who will bear the losses incurred by the defendant, the energy expended by the law firm, and the damage to its credibility?
For example, if a bully deliberately falsely accuses someone, and the law firm discovers the accusation and fails to retaliate, what will the public think? Will they conclude that the law firm is merely a haven for these bad actors? This will completely destroy the public's credibility. People who truly need help will no longer dare to seek help, and the bullies will become even more emboldened to come to the law firm and make malicious, false accusations.
Therefore, the anti-committal system is not only a punishment for false accusers, but also a safeguard for justice. Only when the people see justice being enforced will they truly trust law firms and the court.
Chu Anping then raised another question: "Your Majesty, if the local government does not approve of the law firm's participation in the judgment, and even hires highly powerful warriors to forcibly exclude the law firm, or even kill all the members of the law firm, how should we deal with this situation?"
Chu Fan said with a cold face at this time: "If such a situation occurs, how do you think I should handle it?"
Chu Anping rarely saw Chu Fan with such a stern expression, and his heart trembled. In the past, even when His Majesty was angry or upset, he would not have such an expression. He knew that the question he raised might touch upon the deep-seated problems of the court's governance, so Chu Anping did not dare to respond lightly.
Seeing that Chu Anping didn't dare to reply, Chu Fan continued, "If a place dares to kill members of a law firm jointly managed by the royal family and the court, then this is not only a provocation to the court's authority, but also a contempt for the imperial power. Such a place is no different from rebellion, and the court must punish them severely to serve as a warning to others.
You know, if the court wants to punish an official, it still needs to investigate the evidence and follow the proper procedures. But if a member of a law firm dares to kill someone, then there's no need for the court to go through the formalities. They can simply send troops to suppress the perpetrators and arrest all the officials in the area to set the record straight. This is the only way to deter scoundrels, maintain the dignity of the court, ensure the normal operation of law firms, and protect the legitimate rights and interests of the people."
After hearing this, Chu Anping and Chu Xiujie thought to themselves: His Majesty is still the ruthless and merciless Majesty. As long as His Majesty's bottom line is violated, then he will ruthlessly unleash his thunderous methods. Even if it is a local official of a prefecture or county, no matter who is behind it, he will never tolerate it.
Chu Anping and Chu Xiujie replied in unison: "Your Majesty is wise. We will remember your teachings."
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