CO129-067 - Sir Bowring - 1858 [1-4] — Page 320

Sex

VII. Juries of Lem are objectionable ( 1 ) because they are divisible into two equals halves, and consequently may afford a majority neither fr the one side nor for the other; theother, and ( 2 ) because they do not admit of there bring a

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- majority of one, and in both those pespects anjeunnecessary impediment is sometimes opposed to the is heels of justine . This Clouse, which introduces the the 5 cots system in its intopity will also get rid of the unsound distination at present recognised here betweensons place of

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felonies, where unanimity es required), and other classes of felonies, where a majority is sufficient to convert. It will moreover do away with this guishing reely whist requires twelve men to make) and

Inquest before the Pheriff.

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declaratory Pance by the desire of the Thief Justice. IX. X . The want of legislation in this kind has longappeased to me a serious mischief. avery lokpose before the Chief Jeshion Masson Provisimat

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