Did Aikenhead's case involve a trial by jury?
Yes
No
Trial by combat
No trial
Answer
Yes, Aikenhead's case involved a trial by jury. In 1847, Thomas Aikenhead, a 20-year-old student at the University of Edinburgh, was tried and found guilty of blasphemy by a jury of 15 men. The verdict sparked outrage and led to the abolition of the death penalty for blasphemy in Scotland.
Unveiling The Blasphemy Chronicles: The Life and Legacy of Thomas Aikenhead
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