TIL: The US has an “adversarial legal system” in which the court acts as arbiter between plaintiff and defendant. Most other countries have an “inquisitorial legal system” in which the court takes an active role in investigating the case.https://twitter.com/robinhanson/status/1116418648342781954 …
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I’m from Aus and not an expert! I don’t know of any perfect examples, but consent within marriage is one I’ve read about that was driven by the (adversarial) legal system ahead of the legislature in the UK. Much of Europe did it through legislation.
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thanks, that was a great example & gives me a feel for the kind of changes you’re talking about. seems pretty important
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