Bennetts Defence Of House Privileges Sparks Libel Debate
The debate centers on vindicating the House character and punishing a libel. Mr Baring moves to commit Henry Fox Cooper to Newgate, arguing the publication injures House privileges, while others urge caution, citing risks of misapplied punishment and the need to protect liberty of discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennet
Jon Anes
Jen House
Ronald Fergusson
Avinion
Sir R. Fergusson
Wieo
Baring
Shrewsbury
Le'sh
Cooper
Mr. Baring
Henry Fox Cooper
Newgate
House
Bankes
W. DE Crespigny
Memiber
Lord Nugent
Taunton
Waterford
Langhelim
Bat Andreys
Charles I
Gazette
Privileges at Stake in Libel Debate Over House Proceedings
The Marquis of Londonderry argues for even handed justice against a libel about Parliament and charges against John Bull. Members defend victims and press for punishment of the author while cautioning against partisan misuse, citing past cases and the need to uphold parliamentary privilege.
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Marquis of
Londonderry
Scarlett
Mr. Canning
Newgate
John Payne Collier
Marquess of Londonderry
Henry Fox Cooper
Lord Nugent
Mr. Scarlett
Liverpool
Flo
Times
Blume
London
Marquis of Londonderry
R. Fergusson
Sir H. Fergusson
W. Wynn
Wynn
J. W. Ward
S’riend
Aberdeen
Carlisle
John Russell
Ogden
Bing
Aise
Marquis
Nibels
John Bull
Ireland
Hone
W. Courtenay
Mr. Cooper
C. H. Hutchinson
Collier
Mr. Culler
Cooper
Cole Lier
Cossier
Mr. Hume
Mr. Collier
Wilmot
T. Lethbridge
Baring
Bankes
J. Mackintosh
Brougham