The Law Of Evidence

now before tho Houro of Lords, in England, a bilí, introduced by Lord Brougharn, to amenJ the law of evi dence, some notice of which may interest the pro fession here. It is propoeed, by t li ïrf measiire, to enable all defemhints in csiminul casos, as is done in civil,, to give evidence tor thamselves. on oath, in cases of misdemeanor, in which tho prosecutor himself is exnmined; the condition being that thev raust also i-u})niit to cross-examinatioñ, and to prosecution lor perjurv, if thoy make any false statement. 1'here is ovcry prospect that this bill will bc