The Trial of Queen Caroline

According to an ancient statute in England, infidelity of the Queen constituted treason. In the case of Queen Caroline, however, there could be no trial in the ordinary sense under English law since the charges against her pertained to her adulterous conduct in foreign countries. The proceeding illu...

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Published in:American Bar Association Journal 1971-12, Vol.57 (12), p.1201-1208
Main Author: Deutsch, Eberhard P.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adultery
Chancellors
Cross examination
Direct examination
Divorce
Princesses
Solicitors general
Testes
Trials
Voting
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Summary:According to an ancient statute in England, infidelity of the Queen constituted treason. In the case of Queen Caroline, however, there could be no trial in the ordinary sense under English law since the charges against her pertained to her adulterous conduct in foreign countries. The proceeding illustrates the brilliant advocacy for which the British barrister is so justly famed.
ISSN:0002-7596
0747-0088
2162-7975
2162-7983