Indictable Offences Act 1848 (1848 c 42)

The 1848 Act established the framework for the systematic investigation and prosecution of indictable offences in England and Wales. It introduced the role of examining magistrates, who would determine whether sufficient evidence existed to commit accused individuals to trial. This legislation aimed to streamline the judicial process, ensure fairer preliminary hearings, and protect the rights of defendants. It played a crucial role in modernising pre-trial procedures, thereby reducing delays and improving the efficiency of the justice system. Key developments included formalising protocols for documentation and evidence presentation in preliminary examinations.

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Indictable Offences Act 1848 (1848 c 42)

The 1848 Act established the framework for the systematic investigation and prosecution of indictable offences in England and Wales. It introduced the role of examining magistrates, who would determine whether sufficient evidence existed to commit accused individuals to trial. This legislation aimed to streamline the judicial process, ensure fairer preliminary hearings, and protect the rights of defendants. It played a crucial role in modernising pre-trial procedures, thereby reducing delays and improving the efficiency of the justice system. Key developments included formalising protocols for documentation and evidence presentation in preliminary examinations.

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Indictable Offences Act 1848 (1848 c 42)

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