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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... J.S. Cockburn. (1985) Introduction to Calendar of Assize Records: Home Circuit Indictments Elizabeth 1 and James I. London, HMSO. pp. 113-4. CHAPTER 3 Treason Trials Act: the Birth of Adversary Trial No Counsel for Prisoners 31.
... J.S. Cockburn. (1985) Introduction to Calendar of Assize Records: Home Circuit Indictments Elizabeth 1 and James I. London, HMSO. pp. 113-4. CHAPTER 3 Treason Trials Act: the Birth of Adversary Trial No Counsel for Prisoners 31.
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... 'disturbed that in a trial system already heavily weighted in favour of the prosecution, the government was abusing its advantage.'17 Jeffreys' haranguing of witnesses at the 'Bloody Assizes' in the The Treason Trials Act 33.
... 'disturbed that in a trial system already heavily weighted in favour of the prosecution, the government was abusing its advantage.'17 Jeffreys' haranguing of witnesses at the 'Bloody Assizes' in the The Treason Trials Act 33.
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... Assizes' in the South‐west of England, following the Monmouth Rebellion, and his conduct in the trial of Dame Alice Lisle, both in 1685, are well documented.18 However, in the less remarked, but perhaps more significant, trial of the ...
... Assizes' in the South‐west of England, following the Monmouth Rebellion, and his conduct in the trial of Dame Alice Lisle, both in 1685, are well documented.18 However, in the less remarked, but perhaps more significant, trial of the ...
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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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