It’s also somewhat suspect on religious grounds – trial by combat is part of the Faith of the Seven, because the gods are supposed to favor the righteous man.
In a recent episode of Game of Thrones, King Tommen bans the use of trial by combat. He does so to ensure that the upcoming trials of Cersei and Margaery remain under the control of the Faith. Beyond that specific motive, however, what do you think would likely be the fall out of that choice? I imagine the nobles of Westeros being very unhappy about losing one of their ancient rights to a royal decree.
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