Sure, checks and balances. Don't know about here or where you're from, but we had people round up and accused of witchcraft all over through history. Last thing that's needed is that. Just like the other last thing that's needed, which is more unchecked spells messing with people's heads.
You're the Captain. Is it Command that makes laws? The Council? Some combination? I can lobby 'til you're sick of me, is what I'm saying.