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Newspaper

Courier

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Jun 24, 1817

Page

3

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.

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.

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.

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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