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Author Hostettler, John.

Title Fighting for justice : the history and origins of adversary trial / John Hostettler
Published Winchester, UK : Waterside Press ; Portland, Or. : [Distributed in North America by] International Specialised Book Services, 2006

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 MELB  KN 389.8007 Hos/Ffj  AVAILABLE
Description 176 pages ; 24 cm
Contents What is adversary trial? -- No counsel for prisoners -- Treason Trials Act : the birth of adversary trial -- Rights of the individual -- Sir William Garrow -- Garrow at the Old Bailey I -- Garrow at the Old Bailey II -- Rules of criminal evidence -- Counsel finally address the jury -- Conclusion
Notes Includes bibliographic references and index
Subject Adversary system (Law) -- Great Britain -- History -- 18th century.
Criminal procedure -- Great Britain -- History -- 18th century.
Trials -- Great Britain -- History -- 18th century.
ISBN 1904380298 paperback