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Hermetic law is founded in the [[Hermetic Oath]] and its interpretation through the [[Tribunal|Tribunals]]. It consists of the [[Code of Hermes]] itself, plus the body of case law as emodied in the [[Peripheral Code]]. The [[Regional Tribunal|Regional Tribunals]] serve as courts, with the [[Grand Tribunal]] serving as a supreme court. [[Quaesitor|Quaesitors]] serve as legal counsel, official investigators, and even field-judges on emergencies.

The application of Hermetic Law is hierarchical. The supreme authority is the [[Code of Hermes]] as interpreted by the [[First Tribunal]] and [[Grand Tribunal|Grand Tribunals]] in their [[Peripheral Code]]. The lesser [[Regional Tribunal|regional Tribunals]] determine their own laws in their own [[Peripheral Code]], subject to this higher authority. Maintaining this principle is the task of the [[Presiding Quaesitor]] of the Tribunal.

All laws are determined and enforced by [[Tribunal]] sessions. The attending magi vote on any proposed new laws and on the merits of any case and any due punishment. If time is of importance, a [[Quaesitor]] can render summary judgment but it needs to be ratified by the next Tribunal session.

== References ==
* The process of bringing a case to trial and the surounding legalities and customs are detailed in [[HoHTL]], pages 56-61. 
* See also the rules on [[Debate]] on [[HoHS]], pages 90-91

==External links==
As fans, [[CJ Romer|CJ]] and [[Kevin Sides]] discuss the game implications of The Code in the [[Arcane Connection (podcast)[http://arcaneconnection.podomatic.com/entry/2013-05-09T07_23_38-07_00 Episode 8: The Code of Hermes] (35 minutes).

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