Fighting for Justice: The History and Origins of Adversary TrialThis book shows how adversary trial evolved 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. Even now, there is a major dispute as to how and why adversary trial came into existence and little connection has been made with its contribution to the genesis of many rules of evidence and procedure and the modern-day doctrine of human rights - whereby citizens are able to take a stand against the power of the state or vested interests. John Hostettler sets the record straight. John Hostettler is an eminent commentator on criminal justice and its history. In this book he focuses not only on the birth and meaning of adversary trial but also on the historic central role of the lawyer and advocate Sir William Garrow Hostettler assesses how deep-rooted is the notion of opposing parties in the common law, the English psyche and thus within other countries such as the USA that have followed the same model - whereby lawyers champion opposing causes. One aim of the book is to provide an aid to understanding of present-day moves for reform in the direction of restorative methods by outlining the contribution that adversary trial has made to the development of common law systems. 'Interestingly characterises the emergence of adversary trial, in which defence counsel is allowed to cross-examine the prosecution, as the genesis of a recognisably modern human rights culture, which has subsequently expanded across the developed world': Thames View |
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... offences . Accomplice evidence was not only widespread but also officially encouraged . Some people argued that it tainted the criminal justice system and reduced its authority.39 Others believed that immunity for accomplices was an ...
... offences . Accomplice evidence was not only widespread but also officially encouraged . Some people argued that it tainted the criminal justice system and reduced its authority.39 Others believed that immunity for accomplices was an ...
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... that the accused is allowed no counsel , but must answer at once ; in all other cases [ i.e. trespass or misdemeanours ] a man may have counsel . ' Misdemeanours were minor offences and although 2 No Counsel for Prisoners.
... that the accused is allowed no counsel , but must answer at once ; in all other cases [ i.e. trespass or misdemeanours ] a man may have counsel . ' Misdemeanours were minor offences and although 2 No Counsel for Prisoners.
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... offences and although a defendant accused of such could have counsel , in the early twelfth century this meant communal and not professional help . But it also meant that those accused of felony and likely to be sentenced to death could ...
... offences and although a defendant accused of such could have counsel , in the early twelfth century this meant communal and not professional help . But it also meant that those accused of felony and likely to be sentenced to death could ...
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... offences . Calling for one of them to appear in the courtroom he said , ' It is a hundred to one if he be here , for I have not been permitted so much as to send a scrap of paper'68 asking him to be present . In those circumstances his ...
... offences . Calling for one of them to appear in the courtroom he said , ' It is a hundred to one if he be here , for I have not been permitted so much as to send a scrap of paper'68 asking him to be present . In those circumstances his ...
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... offence should not be grossly unfair , but they were comparatively indifferent as to the fate of people accused of sheep - stealing , or burglary or murder ... there must have been scores or hundreds of obscure people suffered for ...
... offence should not be grossly unfair , but they were comparatively indifferent as to the fate of people accused of sheep - stealing , or burglary or murder ... there must have been scores or hundreds of obscure people suffered for ...
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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