Chapter Sixty Six: The Inspectorate of Important Documents

"Your Rightful Honors, we would like to call the Inspector of Important Documents as the first testimony of the petitioners to the witness stand."

All heads turn to the left side of the Hall where the Inspector was seated. He immediately rose to take his place at the stand. He looked tired, and worried. 

The Chairman acknowledged the witness, and then spoke to have the witness take the oath for the hearing of his testimony.

The Clerk of the Bar earnestly administered the oath. "Do you solemnly swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, so help you God?"

"I do."

The Inspector took his seat. He seemed very anxious and uneasy. It is now time for the kill. The Main Barrister stood up to conduct the direct examination.

"Honorable Inspector, how long have you been serving as head of the Inspectorate?"

"About fifteen years."

"And presumably you have been fully versed as to the documents under your jurisdiction and direct control. Is that a fair assessment?"

"Yes."

"Will you stipulate to the fact that you have the necessary expertise to understand the Articles of the Commission, its document, history, and interpretation as it was drafted by the Great Fathers?"

One of the respondent's Main Lawyers was quick to his feet. "Objection! We do not agree to this stipulation."

"The objection is sustained," the Chairman ruled.

The petitioner's representation cleared his throat. "Very well, I will rephrase my question. Honorable Inspector, as a person assuming this office, is it fair to say that you have sufficient knowledge of the Articles of the Commission and the underlying circumstances of its writing?"

"Yes," the Inspector said blankly.

"Wonderful," said the questioning Barrister. "Now, Honorable Inspector, according to the transcripts filed in your office, what is the general principle behind the doctrine of parochial concerns in the Constitution?"

"Historically speaking, parochial concerns was added to the general principles to guarantee the individual rights to the Appointed powers, but at the same time, to serve as unifying factor to the Commission."

The Barrister smiled wanly. He continued his questioning. "Does the Articles in any way bar the Commission to discipline its member states in any way?"

"To discipline, no. To protect their individual rights, it is mainly open to judicial interpretation. That is clear when the document was written."

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