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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... Crime, Criminal law, Law, Lawyers, Legal history, Evidence, Criminal procedure. Cataloguing‐in‐Publication Data A catalogue record for this book can be obtained from the British Library. Printing and binding CPI Antony Rowe Ltd ...
... Crime, Criminal law, Law, Lawyers, Legal history, Evidence, Criminal procedure. Cataloguing‐in‐Publication Data A catalogue record for this book can be obtained from the British Library. Printing and binding CPI Antony Rowe Ltd ...
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... Criminal Justice (1991‐93) which disliked its lengthy pre‐trial detention of many defendants and the close involvement of judges with prosecutors and the police. In contrast, on 21 March 2006 the then Home Secretary, Charles Clarke ...
... Criminal Justice (1991‐93) which disliked its lengthy pre‐trial detention of many defendants and the close involvement of judges with prosecutors and the police. In contrast, on 21 March 2006 the then Home Secretary, Charles Clarke ...
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... justice. But none of this is to say that we should not find better ways of treating victims and witnesses who often say that they find the criminal justice process a burden – and occasionally inhibiting to the extent that they do not ...
... justice. But none of this is to say that we should not find better ways of treating victims and witnesses who often say that they find the criminal justice process a burden – and occasionally inhibiting to the extent that they do not ...
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... Criminal Evidence 116 9. Counsel Finally Address the Jury 135 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 Books by John ...
... Criminal Evidence 116 9. Counsel Finally Address the Jury 135 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 Books by John ...
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... criminal trial jury in England changed its character but remained a fact‐finding body whilst criminal law procedure made the parties responsible for producing all the evidence on which the jury would base its verdict. In time, it was ...
... criminal trial jury in England changed its character but remained a fact‐finding body whilst criminal law procedure made the parties responsible for producing all the evidence on which the jury would base its verdict. In time, it was ...
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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