English common law, with its emphasis on the role of the jury, set a standard of fairness that has influenced legal systems across the world. Many of the fea... read more
Many of the rights and freedoms we take for granted today were forged during the turbulent 17th and 18th centuries, when courageous men used the law to chall... read more
Although England had a well-developed legal system by the 19th century, the trial process was stacked against the defendant. Crimes like theft and damage to ... read more