Debates Over Habeas Corpus Suspension in Parliament
In a heated session lawmakers weigh danger to the state from conspiracies against the risk of suspending constitutional rights. Critics attack the measure as overreach, citing plots in Manchester and London, Ludditism, and past abuses, while supporters warn delay could doom order and public security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iergetic
Courtenay
Givin
John Newport
Gallum
Othello
Oliver
France
W. Elliott
Manchester
Ana Sneasure
Brougham
Clarm
London
Thistlewood
Duke of Devonshire
Duke of Bedford
Mr. B
London-bridge
Liverpool
Cassels
Swine
National Convention of
Yorkshire
Lord Sidmouth
Mr. Olivers
Leicestershire
Wilberforce
Castle of
Lancaster
Lord Fitzwilliam
Fitzwilliam
Watson
Paria
Sidmouth
England
Lord Folkestone
Gentlemay
Folkestone
le Maitre
Court of King's Bench Sentences Butt for Libels on Lord Ellenborough
The defendant was sentenced by the Court to nine months imprisonment in King's Bench for the first libel and six months for the second, starting after the first term. The sentence reflected the Court's view that the libels wounded a high and honorable man and demonstrated collective judicial voice.
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Court OF King's Bench
Jones
R. Gaythorne Butt
Lord Ellenborough
WG Vaive
Justice Bailey
Butt
King’s Bench
Middlesex Freeholders Meet Over Habeas Corpus Suspension
A Middlesex county meeting at the Mermaid Tavern Hackney gathered notable figures led by Sir Philip Francis and the Duke of Bedford to petition the House of Commons against continuing Habeas Corpus suspension. Speakers argued liberty, constitutional rights, and dangers of spies, with Lord Holland and Sir Francis Burdett urging united action.
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Freeholders
Middlesex
Mermaid
Hackney
Duke of Bedford
Lord Holland
Philip Francis
Francis Burdett
Mr. Byng
Mellish
Mr. Wilkes
Major Cartwright
Sc. &c
House of Commons
Paure Francis
Honourable Baronet
Clarke
Cartwin Gar
Cassels
Duke of
Beptorp
Lord Russell
England
Charles II
Major
Lord Sidmouth
F. Burpart
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Mr. C
Middlesex County Meeting