Manchester 16th August inquiry debate over magistrates conduct
The House debates a committee inquiry into the Manchester events of August 16. Members read depositions on premeeting tensions, police and military actions, and claims of illegality, with testimony about mob formation, arrests, and Yeomanry conduct amid a contested riot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
A. B.C
Manchester
Hobhouse
Bootle Wilbraham
Lancashire
Baronet
York
King’s Bench
Hulton
Bamford
Lincoln
Middleton
Oldham
Yeates
Milton
B. Wilbraham
J. Hale
Thomas ‘Wilkes
Ecclestone
St. Petersfield
Yeomanry
G. Bennet
Joseph Burley
Burley
Garrett
87Th Regiment
Hulme
Hir
Faalais
Fe House
Carlile
Manchester Meeting Clash Inquest Claims Debate Over Riot Control
A House debate examines Manchester events of August 16 with witnesses on magistrates and yeomanry actions. Proponents argue restraint and legality amid mob violence, while critics cite casualties, false reports, and the need for parliamentary inquiry into royal authority and public safety measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunt
Barlow
Dunthorpe
Wilde
Lord M
Baronet
York
England
Hulton
Bailey
Manchester
Justice Bayley
House of Commons
Wilmot
Bart
Mani
Lunt
Manchester Disturbance Debate Over Magistrates Role
The House debates the Manchester disturbance and the magistrates use of force. Ministers defend their conduct as conscientious while critics question the legitimacy and risks, urging an independent inquiry and protection of parliamentary privileges.
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Manchester
Lord Sidmouth
Celrate
Hon. Bart
Denman
Dover
England
York
Maesty
London
Hunt
House of Commons
Thac
Germany
J. Wilmot
His Majesty
Lancaster
County of
County of Lancaster
noHon
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John Byng
Peterloo
Mr. Wilbraham
John Nichol
New Bailey
Prince Regent
Lord Grenville
House of Lords
Lord Milton