HL Deb 08 February 1841 vol 56 cc363-4
The Earl of Shaftesbury

presented an additional report from the committee appointed to inspect the journals of the House upon former trials of Peers in criminal cases, and to consider of the proper methods of proceeding in order to bring James Thomas, Earl of Cardigan, to a speedy trial, as follows:— That it having been intimated that her Majesty does not intend to be present on the occasion of the trial of James Thomas, Earl of Cardigan, it is the opinion of this committee that no directions shall be given for making those preparations that are usual on the occasion of her Majesty's appearance in that House. That it is the opinion of this committee, that during his trial, James Thomas, Earl of Cardigan, shall be allowed a stool inside of the bar, where he may sit uncovered and without his robes. That it is the opinion of this committee, that four tickets be given to James Thomas, Karl of Cardigan, two for the gallery, and two for the space below the bar. That it is the opinion of this committee that a room be allowed for the attendants of James Thomas, Earl of Cardigan. That it is the opinion of this committee that the judges be allowed to sit covered at the trial of James Thomas, Earl of Cardigan.

Report agreed to.