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Considerations On The Legality Of General Warrants, And The Propriety Of A Parliamentary Regulation Of The Same - Softcover

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Considerations On The Legality Of General Warrants, And The Propriety Of A Parliamentary Regulation Of The Same: To Which Is Added, A Postscript On A Late Pamphlet Concerning Juries, Libels, &C" Unknown. This work defends the legality of general warrants and debates the proper means by which Parliament should regulate such powers. It argues that general warrants for the seizure of offenders or papers can be lawful in certain situations, and that the danger to liberty is not inherent if exercised within the boundaries of law and with regard to past and future crimes. The author challenges prevailing criticisms, denying that the form of a generic description inherently endangers rights, and insists that exceptions or limitations can be addressed without abolishing the practice. A central question concerns whether Parliament should declare the law by a bill or merely by a resolution, with the author favoring a legislative enactment to ensure certainty and uniform application. The Postscript discusses the topics of juries and libels, criticizing certain doctrines about jury powers and the treatment of libels, while asserting the enduring protections for a subject's liberty and property.

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