JSSISI: 1864 to 1868, Vol. IV, Parts XXVI to XXXIV
Recent Submissions
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The functions of grand juries in criminal cases
(Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1865)The various branches of our criminal procedure are necessarily closely interwoven. The necessity or the usefulness of a particular step in the complex process by which criminals are brought to justice, is often dependent ... -
On strikes with respect to hours of labour
(Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1865)In old times, when business of all kinds was carried on in small establishments, the hours of labour were regulated by the hours kept by the employer and his family, who generally resided at the place of business, and ... -
The differences between the statutes bearing on public health for England and Ireland
(Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1865)No medical practitioner who has treated disease in this country, especially in its populous towns, can have failed to observe the insufficiency of our present legal enactments towards its prevention. Upon me this conviction ... -
Observations on the law relating to the qualification and selection of jurors, with suggestions for its amendment
(Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1865)I propose in this paper briefly to direct attention to the expediency and necessity of some amendment being made in the law with reference to the qualification and selection of jurors; and, with that view, to submit some ... -
The venue for trials, civil and criminal
(Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1865)To secure a full, fair, and impartial trial of such issues as, for the adjustment of personal disputes, or for the protection of public rights, it may become necessary to decide, is surely an object to which, in the interests ... -
On the patent laws of the United Kingdom
(Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1865)Our system of Patent Law has lately attracted much attention. Within a few years there have been several parliamentary commissions to investigate its principles; and the utility of such a system is one of the acknowledged ... -
Abstract of a paper on "Railway reform, or the policy of the purchase and management by the British Government of the railways of the United Kingdom"
(Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1865)Several passages were quoted from a valuable treatise by Mr. William Galt, of London, printed originally for private circulation, but now about to be published, which advocates the policy of having all the railways of the ... -
Abstract of a paper on "Railway reform"
(Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1865)The paper was intended to show the powers vested in the nation of purchasing up the railways of the United Kingdom constructed since 1844, and the arguments which have been advanced to induce the public to exercise those powers. -
Proceedings of the Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland: eighteenth session, opening to fourth meetings - 1864/65
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Appendix to the foregoing address [by the President, Hon. Judge Longfield, at the opening of the eighteenth session]
(Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1865)Some people say that no legislation ought to take place until it is called for by the landlords, who, from experience, ought to know the best way of managing their own properties, quieta non moveri, or in vulgar English, ... -
Abstract of paper 'On the dwellings of working men in cities, and the efforts that have been made to improve them'
(Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1865)I have undertaken to bring forward this subject, not that I hope to state anything which shall be new, but because the subject appears one which should no longer be overlooked by this Society. -
A central criminal court for the county and city of Dublin
(Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1867)Previous to the year 1729 all serious offences, such as treasons or felonies committed in either the city or the county of Dublin, were triable only at the bar of the Court of King's Bench in term time, or under a special ... -
Report of the Council at the opening of the eighteenth session
(Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1865)The review of the past session of the Society affords abundant matter for congratulation, and permits of the council to indulge in sanguine anticipations for that which is to-night inaugurated. -
On religious toleration for criminals
(Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1867)My object is indicated by the title of my paper. I wish for an enquiry into the extent and limits of religious toleration afforded to criminals in Ireland. It is not many years since the Protestant prisoner alone was ... -
The propriety of conceding the elective franchise to women
(Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1867)The question of the propriety of conceding the elective franchise to women is now occupying a share of public attention in England, and as I am not aware that it has been discussed by this Society, I purpose drawing ... -
Report of the Council at the opening of the Twentieth Session
(Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland, 1867)At the commencement of this, the Twentieth Session of our Society, we feel much pleasure in congratulating you on its continued progress, and the success which has attended its efforts in promoting the great social and ... -
Topics suggested for investigation and discussion
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Proceedings of the Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland: nineteenth session 1865/1866, fifth to seventh meetings
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Proceedings of the Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland: nineteenth session 1865/1866, first to fourth meetings
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Proceedings of the Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland: twentieth session 1866/1867, opening to fourth meetings
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