Speeches of Thomas Lord Erskine, Volume 1Reeves & Turner, 1870 - Freedom of the press |
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... consider , and so to arrive at a thorough comprehension of the issue at stake . He was called to the bar in Trinity Term 1778 , but continued working in the chambers of Baron Wood until the following month of November , when , by one of ...
... consider , and so to arrive at a thorough comprehension of the issue at stake . He was called to the bar in Trinity Term 1778 , but continued working in the chambers of Baron Wood until the following month of November , when , by one of ...
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... consider how far it is a defence on a rule of this kind , and what evidence of the false- hood of the supposed libel the Court expects from prosecutors , before it will allow the information to be filed , even where no affidavits are ...
... consider how far it is a defence on a rule of this kind , and what evidence of the false- hood of the supposed libel the Court expects from prosecutors , before it will allow the information to be filed , even where no affidavits are ...
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... consider TO WHOM HE HAS WRITTEN . This book is not PUBLISHED . It was not printed for SALE , but for the more commodious distribution among the many persons who are called upon in duty to examine into its contents . If the defendant had ...
... consider TO WHOM HE HAS WRITTEN . This book is not PUBLISHED . It was not printed for SALE , but for the more commodious distribution among the many persons who are called upon in duty to examine into its contents . If the defendant had ...
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... consider , that even by discharging the rule , and with costs , the defendant is neither protected nor restored . I trust , therefore , your Lordships will not rest satisfied with fulfilling your JUDICIAL duty , but , as the strongest ...
... consider , that even by discharging the rule , and with costs , the defendant is neither protected nor restored . I trust , therefore , your Lordships will not rest satisfied with fulfilling your JUDICIAL duty , but , as the strongest ...
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... consider this meritorious publi- cation to be indeed an offence against the laws of this country ; but then I shall not scruple to say , that it is high time for every honest man to remove himself from a country in which he can no ...
... consider this meritorious publi- cation to be indeed an offence against the laws of this country ; but then I shall not scruple to say , that it is high time for every honest man to remove himself from a country in which he can no ...
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Page 283 - That the pretended power of dispensing with laws, or the execution of laws, by regal authority, as it hath been assumed and exercised of late, is illegal.
Page 271 - King there inhabiting and being, in contempt of our said Lord the King and his laws, to the evil example of all others in the like case offending, and against the peace of our said Lord the King, his crown and dignity.
Page 408 - Every freeman has an undoubted right to lay what sentiments he pleases before the public ; to forbid this is to destroy the freedom of the press : but if he publishes what is improper, mischievous, or illegal, he must take the consequence of his own temerity.
Page 206 - Geo. 3. c. 60. was passed, which enacts " that on every such " trial, the jury sworn to try the issue may give a general verdict " of guilty or not guilty, upon the whole matter put in issue upon " such indictment or information ; and shall not be required or " directed, by the court or Judge before whom such indictment or
Page 283 - That levying money for or to the use of the crown, by pretence of prerogative, without grant of parliament, for longer time, or in other manner, than the same is or shall be granted, is illegal.
Page 283 - That the raising or keeping a standing army within the kingdom in time of peace, unless it be with consent of Parliament, is against law; That the subjects which are Protestants may have arms for their defence suitable to their conditions and as allowed by law...
Page 340 - ... devout prayer to that eternal Spirit who can enrich with all utterance and knowledge, and sends out his seraphim, with the hallowed fire of his altar, to touch and purify the lips of whom he pleases...
Page 340 - Methinks I see in my mind a noble and puissant nation rousing herself like a strong man after sleep, and shaking her invincible locks: methinks I see her as an eagle mewing her mighty youth, and kindling her undazzled eyes at the full mid-day beam...
Page 262 - An Act declaring the rights and liberties of the Subject and settling the Succession of the Crown...
Page 341 - But he has put to hazard his ease, his security, his interest, his power, even his darling popularity, for the benefit of a people whom he has never seen.