Crime, Prosecution and Social Relations: The Summary Courts of the City of London in the Late Eighteenth CenturyOffers a fascinating view of the social history of Georgian London through the workings of the Summary courts. By analyzing the summary proceedings and the use of the law by ordinary citizens - to prosecute theft, violence and resolve disputes - this study represents an important addition to our understanding of the criminal justice system. |
Contents
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2 Locating the Summary Courts | 13 |
Constables and the Watching System | 35 |
4 Property Offending in the City of London | 67 |
The Prosecution of Interpersonal Violence | 92 |
6 Regulating the Streets | 116 |
Bullockhunting on the Streets of London | 136 |
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Crime, Prosecution and Social Relations: The Summary Courts of the City of ... D. Gray No preview available - 2009 |
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