§ MR. SEXTONasked Mr. Attorney General, If Lord St. Leonards has claimed to be tried by his Peers; and, under what circumstances such a claim by a Peer is valid, according to Law or usage?
§ THE ATTORNEY GENERAL (Sir HENRY JAMES)I have no information on the subject. It would not come before me in any way officially. I would point out, however, that there is great improbability of such an application being made, because I understand the charge is one of misdemeanour. That being so, there is no possible right of any Peer to claim trial by his Peers.