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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... inquisitorial system, legal proceedings are considered an inquiry into the truth, which is the responsibility of the court (DamaAka, 1973). Thus, for instance, plea bargaining is considered irreconcilable with the inquisitorial system ...
... inquisitorial system, legal proceedings are considered an inquiry into the truth, which is the responsibility of the court (DamaAka, 1973). Thus, for instance, plea bargaining is considered irreconcilable with the inquisitorial system ...
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... inquisitorial system is a legal system in which the trial is modeled as an inquest, an inquiry by judges directed at establishing the truth. The “court-controlled pursuit of facts cannot be limited by the mutual consent of the ...
... inquisitorial system is a legal system in which the trial is modeled as an inquest, an inquiry by judges directed at establishing the truth. The “court-controlled pursuit of facts cannot be limited by the mutual consent of the ...
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... system as much as possible. As indicated, some family service systems have created intermediate structures where negotiations between the family members, the service workers, and the mediator or judge can take place. Inquisitorial legal ...
... system as much as possible. As indicated, some family service systems have created intermediate structures where negotiations between the family members, the service workers, and the mediator or judge can take place. Inquisitorial legal ...
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Contents
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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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