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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... human rights which, under the influence of the common law, has become diffused across the developed world. As a consequence, a large part of this book concentrates on the birth and meaning of adversary trial. It also endeavours to ...
... human rights which, under the influence of the common law, has become diffused across the developed world. As a consequence, a large part of this book concentrates on the birth and meaning of adversary trial. It also endeavours to ...
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... right of families to address the court in writing through a victim impact assessment which goes to the judge and which ... human rights and the scales of justice. I hope that it might also prove to be an enjoyable insight into the life ...
... right of families to address the court in writing through a victim impact assessment which goes to the judge and which ... human rights and the scales of justice. I hope that it might also prove to be an enjoyable insight into the life ...
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... 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 should not ...
... 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 should not ...
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... human rights controversies and developing human rights norms.'63. It is relevant to ask whether, and if so how far, adversary trial was linked with this development of a theory of human rights and this will be examined later in the book ...
... human rights controversies and developing human rights norms.'63. It is relevant to ask whether, and if so how far, adversary trial was linked with this development of a theory of human rights and this will be examined later in the book ...
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... Human Rights in Context: Law, Politics, Morals. Oxford, Clarendon Press. pp. v-vi. CHAPTER 2 No Counsel for Prisoners INTRODUCTION In English criminal Fighting for Justice 20.
... Human Rights in Context: Law, Politics, Morals. Oxford, Clarendon Press. pp. v-vi. CHAPTER 2 No Counsel for Prisoners INTRODUCTION In English criminal Fighting for Justice 20.
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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