Fighting for Justice: The History and Origins of Adversary TrialAdversary trial emerged in England only in the 18th century. Its origins and significance have tended to go unrecognised by judges, lawyers, jurists and researchers until relatively modern times when conflict has become a key social issue. |
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... Bill of Rights of 1689.35 In an early manifestation of the modern concept of human rights, this provided, inter alia, for the free election of MPs; the right to trial by jury and the empanelling of jurors fairly; that excessive bail ...
... Bill of Rights of 1689.35 In an early manifestation of the modern concept of human rights, this provided, inter alia, for the free election of MPs; the right to trial by jury and the empanelling of jurors fairly; that excessive bail ...
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... Bill by barristers arose in part because, at the same time, they were losing some of their monopolies to the rising profession of solicitors. Indeed, the Law Review strongly urged that it was 'unwise to encourage the establishment of ...
... Bill by barristers arose in part because, at the same time, they were losing some of their monopolies to the rising profession of solicitors. Indeed, the Law Review strongly urged that it was 'unwise to encourage the establishment of ...
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... Bill of Rights of 1689, foreshadowed human rights becoming an integral part of the legal, moral and political fabric of civilized society in which today the courts play 'a leading role in resolving human rights controversies and ...
... Bill of Rights of 1689, foreshadowed human rights becoming an integral part of the legal, moral and political fabric of civilized society in which today the courts play 'a leading role in resolving human rights controversies and ...
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... Bill of Rights following the Glorious Revolution. Later, the American and French Revolutions ended many types of privilege, some tyrannies and a great deal of religious persecution. Institutions and fundamental aspects of social ...
... Bill of Rights following the Glorious Revolution. Later, the American and French Revolutions ended many types of privilege, some tyrannies and a great deal of religious persecution. Institutions and fundamental aspects of social ...
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Contents
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4 Rights of the Individual | 50 |
5 Sir William Garrow | 59 |
6 Garrow at the Old Bailey 1 | 77 |
7 Garrow at the Old Bailey 2 | 96 |
8 Rules of Criminal Evidence | 116 |
10 Conclusion | 149 |
Glossary 1 Judicial and Historical Terms | 162 |
Glossary 2 Crimes Tried Frequently at the Old Bailey | 165 |
Bibliography | 167 |
Appendix | 172 |
Index | 174 |
Back cover
| 177 |
9 Counsel Finally Address the Jury | 135 |
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