Star chamber proceedings

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-004668",
  "term": "Star chamber proceedings",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "A legal or administrative hearing characterized by secrecy, arbitrariness, and a disregard for established rules of evidence and due process. The name originates from an English court that operated from the late 15th to mid-17th centuries, known for its oppressive and summary judgments. Accusations of conducting star chamber proceedings are leveled against bodies that appear to act without transparency or accountability.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/star-chamber-proceedings/"
}