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by pmdr 653 days ago
Can individual judges do as they please without any voting or consensus?
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There job is to interpret and implement the law. So they should never do as they please but ensure the law is enforced.

Sometimes that's conjunction with a jury or as a panel of judges. Those scenarios involve voting or consensus. But not all judgements are made this way.

Decisions can be appealed or challenged by higher courts.