Monty Python, The Holy Grail, and the Idea of Due Process

Monty Python, The Holy Grail, and the Idea of Due Process

The idea of due process can be a difficult legal concept for a lot of non-lawyers.  But you can get the basic idea from Monty Python's classic movie, Monty Python and the Holy Grail.  You just need to watch a single scene, the "she's a witch!" scene, which is here: You probably remember the scene, at least if you're of a certain age.  To recap: The mob has found a witch, and they're very excited to burn her.  They come to Bedevere and ask for hi…