18 APRIL 1829, page 9

The New Police-bill.

THERE are two distinct powers at present exercised by our police- magistrates,—they hear and determine, as judges, a numerous class of petty offences ; and they I ake......

Macb.etii, Etptid Stimcserane.

HENRY NELSON COLERIDGE trembles in all his joints every time a double knock comes to the door of his chambers. He rejoiced, 'doubtless, in the affair at Battersea, as well......

Inconsistencies In The Criminal Law.

IT has been often objected against the law of England, that it is a law of caprice,—now all rigour and severity, and anon all lenity and indulgence. A striking example of this......