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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... political fabric of civilized society in which today the courts play 'a leading role in resolving human rights controversies and developing human rights norms.'63. It is relevant to ask whether, and if so how far, adversary trial was ...
... political fabric of civilized society in which today the courts play 'a leading role in resolving human rights controversies and developing human rights norms.'63. It is relevant to ask whether, and if so how far, adversary trial was ...
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... Politics in the Reign of Charles II.' 66 The Law Quarterly Review. London, Stevens & Sons. pp. 62-78. 33 Havighurst. (1953) 'James II and the Twelve Men in Scarlet.' The Law Quarterly Review. London, Stevens & Sons. p. 522. 34 Sir G ...
... Politics in the Reign of Charles II.' 66 The Law Quarterly Review. London, Stevens & Sons. pp. 62-78. 33 Havighurst. (1953) 'James II and the Twelve Men in Scarlet.' The Law Quarterly Review. London, Stevens & Sons. p. 522. 34 Sir G ...
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... Politics of Criminal Law. Op. cit. Chapter 4. 57 Parliamentary Papers. (1836) xxxvi. 183. 58 6 & 7 Will. 4. c. 114. 59 Allyson N. May. (2003) The Bar and the Old Bailey, 1750-1850. Chapel Hill, The University of North Carolina Press. 60 ...
... Politics of Criminal Law. Op. cit. Chapter 4. 57 Parliamentary Papers. (1836) xxxvi. 183. 58 6 & 7 Will. 4. c. 114. 59 Allyson N. May. (2003) The Bar and the Old Bailey, 1750-1850. Chapel Hill, The University of North Carolina Press. 60 ...
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... politics and economics4 and elicited a new awareness of the rights of the individual. HISTORIC. REASONS. FOR. DENIAL. OF. COUNSEL. TO. THE. DEFENCE. According to Pollock and Maitland, '[i]n the Leges Henrici (1118) it is already the ...
... politics and economics4 and elicited a new awareness of the rights of the individual. HISTORIC. REASONS. FOR. DENIAL. OF. COUNSEL. TO. THE. DEFENCE. According to Pollock and Maitland, '[i]n the Leges Henrici (1118) it is already the ...
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... political cases and there were substantial differences between state trials and ordinary trials for felony. Langbein has argued forcibly that in any event there was not a rule forbidding defence witnesses in felony trials.49 Indeed, he ...
... political cases and there were substantial differences between state trials and ordinary trials for felony. Langbein has argued forcibly that in any event there was not a rule forbidding defence witnesses in felony trials.49 Indeed, he ...
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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