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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... of the peace assisted the prosecutor in preparing his case and as the justices could also send an accused person to gaol pending trial, some prejudice towards the prisoner who had been held in custody might Fighting for Justice 12.
... of the peace assisted the prosecutor in preparing his case and as the justices could also send an accused person to gaol pending trial, some prejudice towards the prisoner who had been held in custody might Fighting for Justice 12.
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The History and Origins of Adversary Trial John Hostettler. towards the prisoner who had been held in custody might ... prisoners should have counsel to act for them fully in all cases where the prosecution was represented and that ...
The History and Origins of Adversary Trial John Hostettler. towards the prisoner who had been held in custody might ... prisoners should have counsel to act for them fully in all cases where the prosecution was represented and that ...
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... prisoners to engage counsel. However, barristers were not allowed to examine their clients and the judges limited ... prisoner, as well as those of the judge and jury who respectively became solely umpire and fact finders.43 In this ...
... prisoners to engage counsel. However, barristers were not allowed to examine their clients and the judges limited ... prisoner, as well as those of the judge and jury who respectively became solely umpire and fact finders.43 In this ...
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... prisoner was charged with murder, and Garrow sat through the trial, asked only two questions and allowed the prosecution witnesses to lie and contradict each other. At the end of the case the jury found the prisoner 'guilty of ...
... prisoner was charged with murder, and Garrow sat through the trial, asked only two questions and allowed the prosecution witnesses to lie and contradict each other. At the end of the case the jury found the prisoner 'guilty of ...
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... prisoners to have counsel act for them fully.57 The commissioners quickly responded entirely favourably and their report assisted in securing the enactment of the Prisoners' Counsel Act of 183658 which was a vital step in guaranteeing ...
... prisoners to have counsel act for them fully.57 The commissioners quickly responded entirely favourably and their report assisted in securing the enactment of the Prisoners' Counsel Act of 183658 which was a vital step in guaranteeing ...
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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