The Criminal Law. This paper examines the operation of the criminal law in the eighteenth century in England. It focuses on the social status of the accused and the accusers. It also examines the dilemma presented by an increasing number of capital offenses and decreasing use of the death penalty. 7 pgs. Bibliography lists 3 sources. Pages: 7 Bibliography: 3 source(s) listed Filename: 5329 Criminal Law England.doc Price: 62.65