Isbn: 9781330407448 - Some Observations on a Bill Entituled: An Act for Indemnifying Such Persons as Shall Upon Examination Make Discoveries Touching the Disposition of ... Payments or Agreements in Respect Thereof; O (4 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book studies a proposed bill in the British Parliament in the 18th century. The bill, spearheaded by the Earl of Oxford, is unprecedented in its intention to allow testimony from witnesses against a named individual accused of corruption and mismanagement of public finances, without first presenting evidence of a specific crime. The author examines the bill within the context of English law, natural justice, and the principles of the British constitution. Through a historical analysis of precedents in English law, the author questions the bill's compatibility with the existing legal framework and argues that it undermines the rights of the accused and sets a dangerous precedent for future legislation. Ultimately, the book sheds light on the importance of upholding legal principles to protect individual liberties and ensure justice for all. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

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