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| + | The '''Judicial Charter of Koloth''' is a formal ruling in [[Klingon]] [[law]], which states that "an [[advocate]] is entitled to challenge the charges at any point during the tribunal." By the [[22nd century]], this right was considered archaic, and it was accepted form that, when the [[magistrate]] began his deliberations, all testimony would be suspended. |
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| − | The '''Judicial Charter of Koloth''' is a document that is the basis of [[Klingon]] law. |
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| + | In [[2152]], [[Kolos (Klingon)|Kolos]], [[Jonathan Archer]]'s advocate, cited this charter when requesting permission to let Archer testify in his own defense, despite the fact that the period for testimony had concluded. When [[Orak]], the [[prosecutor]] on the case, objected, Kolos responded that the charter had never been overturned, forcing the magistrate to reluctantly allow the testimony. ({{ENT|Judgment}}) |
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| − | :"An [[Advocate]] is entitled to challenge the charges at any point during the tribunal." |
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| − | [[Kolos (Klingon)|Kolos]] quoted the Charter during the trial of [[Jonathan Archer]] in [[2152]]. ({{ENT|Judgment}}) |
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Revision as of 13:57, 26 April 2012
The Judicial Charter of Koloth is a formal ruling in Klingon law, which states that "an advocate is entitled to challenge the charges at any point during the tribunal." By the 22nd century, this right was considered archaic, and it was accepted form that, when the magistrate began his deliberations, all testimony would be suspended.
In 2152, Kolos, Jonathan Archer's advocate, cited this charter when requesting permission to let Archer testify in his own defense, despite the fact that the period for testimony had concluded. When Orak, the prosecutor on the case, objected, Kolos responded that the charter had never been overturned, forcing the magistrate to reluctantly allow the testimony. (ENT: "Judgment")
It is unclear if Koloth is related to the originator of this document.