1. Introduction 1
2. The Crime 5
3. The Investigation by the Police 9
4. The Magistrates’ Court 34
5. Preparation for Trial 50
6. The Structure of the Crown Court Trial 68
7. The Trial Transcript 102
8. Comments on the English Criminal Jury Trial 228
9. Tightening the Reins of Justice in America 241
10. Conclusion 277
APPENDICES 281
Ⅰ.Judges’ Rules and Administrative Directions to the Police 281
Ⅱ.Text of Home Office Circular No.74/1978 to Chief Officers of Police Concerning Section 62 of the Criminal Law Act 1977 295
Ⅲ.Witness Statements Submitted at Committal Proceeding 299
Ⅳ.Police Report Prepared for Committal Proceeding 317
Ⅴ.Antecedent Report 321
Ⅵ.Comments upon Depositions 325
Ⅶ.Proofs of Evidence 329
Ⅷ.Social Inquiry Report 333
BIBLIOGRAPHY 335
INDEX 339