Introduction to Jedi Law
The Jedi--the guardians of peace and justice in the Galaxy. Legendary protectors who are guided and often powered by the Force and able to wield lightsabers with uncanny skill and accuracy. Over hundreds of years, the Jedi have been a powerful ally to the Republic--Old and New. Because of their mission, purpose, and history, it is both logical and easy to simply rely on the nature of the Jedi Order to do the right thing at all times. However, no person or organization is infallible, and because of the significant power that Force users hold, it is critical to ensure that the Jedi Order are held accountable to the Republic, and the Galaxy as a whole. While the Jedi Council is the governing body tasked with doing so, it is also important to have external avenues for legal redress for both Jedi as well as the general citizenry. With that, the law governing the Jedi Order encompasses a wide range of legal areas. These include: - Jedi negligence: What to d...