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Bail in historical England and the limits of prison release
The document surveys bail law from Westminster to the Habeas Corpus era, noting how bail and mainprise evolved, the roles of Justices and courts, and how Parliament treated felonies and treason. It discusses statutes, judicial discretion, and the tension between liberty and security across reigns.
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