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Harold J. Laski: The fact always emerges that once the operation of justice is transferred from the ordinary courts to some branch of the…

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The fact always emerges that once the operation of justice is transferred from the ordinary courts to some branch of the executive, abuses always occur.
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Harold J. Laski

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Laski warns against the dangers of transferring justice to executive power, highlighting the potential for abuse.

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