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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The History and Origins of Adversary Trial John Hostettler is a solicitor, legal biographer and historian whose subjects have included Sir James Fitzjames Stephen, Sir Edward Coke, Sir Matthew Hale, Thomas Erskine and Lord Halsbury.
The History and Origins of Adversary Trial John Hostettler is a solicitor, legal biographer and historian whose subjects have included Sir James Fitzjames Stephen, Sir Edward Coke, Sir Matthew Hale, Thomas Erskine and Lord Halsbury.
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The History and Origins of Adversary Trial John Hostettler ... who read the text and helped me to get to grips with the genesis of the adversary tradition and the consequent procedural revolution in the criminal law.
The History and Origins of Adversary Trial John Hostettler ... who read the text and helped me to get to grips with the genesis of the adversary tradition and the consequent procedural revolution in the criminal law.
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Fighting for Justice The History and Origins of Adversary Trial Contents Acknowledgements iv Preface v 1. What is Adversary Trial? 9 2. No Counsel for Prisoners 21 3. Treason Trials Act: the Birth of Adversary Trial 32 4.
Fighting for Justice The History and Origins of Adversary Trial Contents Acknowledgements iv Preface v 1. What is Adversary Trial? 9 2. No Counsel for Prisoners 21 3. Treason Trials Act: the Birth of Adversary Trial 32 4.
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It is intrinsic to the nature of adversary trial that it is rights‐based. It emerged in early eighteenth century England as the right of prisoners to engage counsel to assist in their defence in felony trials.
It is intrinsic to the nature of adversary trial that it is rights‐based. It emerged in early eighteenth century England as the right of prisoners to engage counsel to assist in their defence in felony trials.
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The History and Origins of Adversary Trial John Hostettler. neutral and passive decision maker can base a satisfying resolution of the legal dispute.'5 And, in its nature it is based upon a clash which must be rights‐based.
The History and Origins of Adversary Trial John Hostettler. neutral and passive decision maker can base a satisfying resolution of the legal dispute.'5 And, in its nature it is based upon a clash which must be rights‐based.
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Contents
| 9 | |
| 21 | |
| 32 | |
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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Bibliographic information
| Title | Fighting for Justice: The History and Origins of Adversary Trial |
| Author | John Hostettler |
| Publisher | Waterside Press, 2006 |
| ISBN | 1906534160, 9781906534165 |
| Length | 140 pages |
| Subjects | › Biography & Autobiography / Lawyers & Judges Law / Legal History |
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