This independence allowed the Inquisition to investigate, prosecute and convict clergy for both corruptions and possible charges of treason of conspiracy against the crown (on the Pope's behalf presumably) without the Pope's intervention. The inquisition was, despite its title of "Holy", not necessarily formed by the clergy and secular lawyers were equally welcome to it.
This autonomy granted the Inquisition to investigate, prosecute, and convict clergy for both corruption and potential charges of treason against the crown (on the Pope's behalf presumably) without the Pope's intervention. The Inquisition was, despite its title of "Holy", not necessarily composed by the clergy and secular lawyers were equally welcome to it.