Legal Definitions - Jedwood justice

Jedwood justice is a type of punishment that involves executing someone before giving them a trial. It is similar to Jedburgh justice, which also involves punishment before trial. The term comes from Jedburgh, a Scottish town where raiders were hanged without a trial in the 17th century. Unlike lynch law, Jedwood justice was administered by an established court, but after the fact.

For example, if someone was accused of a crime in Jedburgh, they might be hanged before they had a chance to defend themselves in court. This type of justice is not fair or proper because everyone deserves a fair trial before being punished for a crime.