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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... prisons. He has also served as chair of Social Security Appeals Tribunals. He holds the degrees of BA, MA, LLB (Hons), LLM and PhD (London) and is a member of the Royal Society of Literature. Fighting for Justice The History and Origins ...
... prisons. He has also served as chair of Social Security Appeals Tribunals. He holds the degrees of BA, MA, LLB (Hons), LLM and PhD (London) and is a member of the Royal Society of Literature. Fighting for Justice The History and Origins ...
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... sentences, and also within prisons where restorative approaches are also now spreading with a degree of enthusiasm. On the other hand, it can involve dangers. For instance, History and Origins of Adversary Trial v Preface.
... sentences, and also within prisons where restorative approaches are also now spreading with a degree of enthusiasm. On the other hand, it can involve dangers. For instance, History and Origins of Adversary Trial v Preface.
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... Prisoners 21 3. Treason Trials Act: the Birth of Adversary Trial 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 9 ...
... Prisoners 21 3. Treason Trials Act: the Birth of Adversary Trial 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 9 ...
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... prisoners to engage counsel to assist in their defence in felony trials. Once established it quickly spread to countries where the common law had been introduced—usually English colonies, including those in North America. It contrasts ...
... prisoners to engage counsel to assist in their defence in felony trials. Once established it quickly spread to countries where the common law had been introduced—usually English colonies, including those in North America. It contrasts ...
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... prisoner, they had to be certified as such by the judge before they could be pleaded. The rule prohibiting counsel did not apply to the prosecution and this left defendants at a severe disadvantage for centuries to come, particularly in ...
... prisoner, they had to be certified as such by the judge before they could be pleaded. The rule prohibiting counsel did not apply to the prosecution and this left defendants at a severe disadvantage for centuries to come, particularly in ...
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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