Abuses of Justice: Illustrated in My Own Case, Illustrated by My Own Case, Disclosing Various Practices of the Officers of Criminal Law (1812)

Abuses of Justice: Illustrated in My Own Case, written by John Mackcoull and published in 1812, is a firsthand account of the author's experiences with the criminal justice system in England during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Mackcoull, who was himself accused and convicted of a crime he did not commit, uses his own case to expose the various corrupt practices of the officers of criminal law.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the justice system that Mackcoull believes is in need of reform. He discusses the role of judges, magistrates, and other officials, as well as the use of informants, the manipulation of evidence, and the mistreatment of prisoners.Throughout the book, Mackcoull provides vivid and detailed descriptions of his own experiences, including his arrest, trial, and imprisonment. He also includes examples of other cases in which he believes justice was not served, providing a broader context for his arguments.Abuses of Justice: Illustrated in My Own Case is a powerful critique of the criminal justice system in England at the time, and remains an important historical document for those interested in legal reform and the history of crime and punishment.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.