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Cesare Beccaria
The Genius of 'On Crimes and Punishments'
Häftad, 2010
313 kr
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A brand new book by eminent legal biographer and historian John Hostettler. Hard on the heels of his acclaimed work with Richard Braby on Sir William Garrow, comes a further text on one of crime and punishments under-recorded and maybe unsung heroes. In eighteenth century continental Europe penal …
Famous Cases
Nine Trials That Changed the Law
Av Brian Block, John Hostettler
Häftad, 2002
267 kr
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Every lawyer knows of Woolmington v. Director of Public Prosecutions, the ruling which established the ‘Golden thread of English law’ whereby the burden of proof lies with the prosecutor in a criminal trial. But who was Woolmington and how many people know that he escaped the death penalty at the …
Hanging in the Balance
a History of the Abolition of Capital Punishment in Britain
Av Brian P. Block, John Hostettler
Häftad, 1997
357 kr
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Hanging in the Balance traces the history of capital punishment in the United Kingdom from ancient times to the modern day-through periods of reform until hanging for murder was finally abolished by Parliament in 1969. It describes in detail the Parliamentary and public debates, and notes the …
Criminal Jury Old and New
Jury Power from Early Times to the Present Day
Häftad, 2004
306 kr
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Linking past and present, John Hostettler conveys the unique nature of the jury, and its central role in the administration of justice — but above all its importance as ‘a thing of the people’ and a barrier to manipulation and abuse of power. The Criminal Jury Old and New will be of interest to …
Fighting for Justice
The History and Origins of Adversary Trial
Häftad, 2006
351 kr
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This 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 …
History of Criminal Justice in England and Wales
Häftad, 2009
380 kr
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Among a wealth of topics this book looks at the Rule of Law, the development of the criminal courts, police forces, jury, justices of the peace and individual crimes and punishments. It locates all the iconic events of criminal justice history and law reform within a wider background and context - …
Thomas Erskine and Trial by Jury
Häftad, 2010
405 kr
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As King’s Counsel he was involved in many celebrated trials, including the prosecution of John Horne Took for high treason and of Queen Caroline for adultery. His other notable achievements include the defence of Thomas Paine’s Rights of Man, which cost him the post of Attorney-General to the …
Champions of the Rule of Law
Häftad, 2011
314 kr
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Champions of the Rule of Law looks at a fundamental pillar of all true systems of justice. The book describes how the idea of such a rule came about in England and how it has been preserved and defended in the face of attempts to circumvent it. Standing at the heart of all matters of justice, the …
Sir William Garrow
His Life, Times and Fight for Justice
Av John Hostettler, Richard Braby
Häftad, 2010
380 kr
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Sir William Garrow was born in Middlesex in 1760 and called to the Bar in 1783. He was the dominant figure at the Old Bailey from 1783 to 1793, later becoming an MP, Solicitor-General, Attorney-General and finally a judge and lawmaker within the Common Law Tradition. Garrow is now in the public-eye …
Dissenters, Radicals, Heretics and Blasphemers
The Flame of Revolt That Shines Through English History
Häftad, 2012
422 kr
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This new book also shows how a proud tradition of opposition in the face of abuse of power, repression, oppression or simply inertia of the part of the state has, ultimately, led to many positive changes. Sometimes these quite legitimate outcomes might not have been achieved but for the actions of …
Garrow's Law
The BBC Drama Revisited
Häftad, 2012
223 kr
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Takes the lid off the prime-time TV series. A must for lawyers and other viewers. For any of the five million people who saw the prime-time BBC series "Garrow's Law" this is an absorbing book. It is written by expert commentator John Hostettler who has studied Garrow extensively. The book uses the …
Colour of Injustice
The Mysterious Murder of the Daughter of a High Court Judge
Häftad, 2013
254 kr
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Based on actual (sometimes exclusive) materials, The Colour of Injustice raises questions about politics and the judiciary in post Second World War Northern Ireland. Describing parallel worlds of power and influence, this book - the first on the case - shows corruption at its most disturbing, …
Twenty Famous Lawyers
Häftad, 2013
313 kr
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An entertaining diversion for lawyers and others, Twenty Famous Lawyers focuses on household names and high profile cases. Contains valuable insights into legal ways and means and looks at the challenges of advocacy, persuasion and the finest traditions of the law. With a backdrop of famous cases …
Champions of the Rule of Law
E-bok, 2011
239 kr
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An account of the Lawyers who helped — over centuries — to develop and protect civil liberties, human rights and the Rule of Law. Also discusses breaches of the Rule of Law in modern cases and in response to terrorism.Champions of the Rule of Law looks at an overarching principle of English Law. It …
Politics of Punishment
Häftad, 2016
351 kr
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A timeless work by one of the UK's leading commentators and now with pointers to key developments in penal politics of the last 20 years. This first paperback version contains a wide-ranging analysis of the topic from Anglo-Saxon times to the present day, including: the impact on punishments of …
