Offers a fascinating view of the social history of Georgian London through the workings of the Summary courts. By analyzing the summary proceedings and the use of the law by ordinary citizens - to prosecute theft, violence and resolve disputes - this study represents an important addition to our understanding of the criminal justice system.
Author(s): Drew Gray
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Year: 2009
Language: English
Pages: 240
Cover......Page 1
Contents......Page 8
List of Tables......Page 9
List of Figures......Page 11
List of Abbreviations......Page 12
Acknowledgements......Page 13
1 Introduction......Page 14
2 Locating the Summary Courts......Page 26
3 Policing and Personnel: Constables and the Watching System......Page 48
4 Property Offending in the City of London......Page 80
5 Settling their Differences: The Prosecution of Interpersonal Violence......Page 105
6 Regulating the Streets......Page 129
7 Quelling the Smithfield Yahoos: Bullock-hunting on the Streets of London......Page 149
8 The Regulation of Trade and Poverty......Page 161
9 The People’s Courts?......Page 180
Notes......Page 188
Bibliography......Page 220
C......Page 237
G......Page 238
O......Page 239
W......Page 240
