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Treason and parliamentary power in eighteenth century England
The passage argues that treason extended beyond explicit statutes, with the legislature alone to judge uncertain treasons. It contends ministers and favourites could commit treason against the constitution, unpunished by self-made judges, and urges a people-supported legislature to expose corrupt ministers, protect the realm, and hold traitors to account.
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Portsmouth
Richard the Second
Edward the Second
Lord Bute
England