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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Moreover, what is the purpose when there already exists a right of families to address the court in writing through a victim impact assessment which goes to the judge and which he can read out and use in sentencing?
Moreover, what is the purpose when there already exists a right of families to address the court in writing through a victim impact assessment which goes to the judge and which he can read out and use in sentencing?
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But it also meant that those accused of felony and likely to be sentenced to death could have no counsel at all, either before or after 1235 when lawyers came on the scene.6 Then, in the reign of Edward I, by which time lawyers were ...
But it also meant that those accused of felony and likely to be sentenced to death could have no counsel at all, either before or after 1235 when lawyers came on the scene.6 Then, in the reign of Edward I, by which time lawyers were ...
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... illiterate, in awe of the trappings of the court, in fear of their lives and with no resources to prepare a defence—could not take advantage of Langbein's 'accused speaks' style of trial and were frequently sentenced unheard.
... illiterate, in awe of the trappings of the court, in fear of their lives and with no resources to prepare a defence—could not take advantage of Langbein's 'accused speaks' style of trial and were frequently sentenced unheard.
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Priddle was sentenced to two years' imprisonment, Holloway and Stephens received 18 months each and for some reason all three were also fined six shillings and eightpence. NO BREAK FOR JURIES Where trials were lengthy this affected ...
Priddle was sentenced to two years' imprisonment, Holloway and Stephens received 18 months each and for some reason all three were also fined six shillings and eightpence. NO BREAK FOR JURIES Where trials were lengthy this affected ...
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charged with mail robbery was unwell, the judge allowed his counsel to state the defence case to the jury, although it did not help him and he was found guilty and sentenced to death.59 But while these few cases illustrate that the whim ...
charged with mail robbery was unwell, the judge allowed his counsel to state the defence case to the jury, although it did not help him and he was found guilty and sentenced to death.59 But while these few cases illustrate that the whim ...
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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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