5. Shouldn't truth drive our legal system - not winning?
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5. Shouldn't truth drive our legal system - not winning?
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What happens when justice is treated like a game where the players also act as the umpire?
In English-speaking courts, prosecution and defence are left to battle it out, with truth supposedly emerging from their clash. In reality, this adversarial system produces endless delays, spiralling costs and constant manoeuvring for advantage. The result is that the deepest pockets win, leaving justice distorted and ordinary people disadvantaged.
By contrast, European inquisitorial courts keep the judge in control, focusing everyone on the search for truth. This system is not only fairer but up to four times less costly. The difference is the same as between a chaotic tennis match with players calling their own lines and Wimbledon, where the umpire ensures the game is played properly.
When legal systems reward predation over truth, they corrode trust and empower oligarchy. Understanding these failures is essential if we want fairer institutions.
Data for comparison of litigation costs is here
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