R v. John Bastwick

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Statements (58)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:legal_case
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Star_Chamber
gptkbp:advocates_for no appeal
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:John_Milton
gptkbp:case_types gptkb:unknown
gptkb:memorial
gptkb:legal_case
gptkbp:consequences subsequent legislation
gptkbp:court gptkb:Borough
gptkb:Monarch
high court
John Bastwick
gptkbp:decided_by gptkb:Star_Chamber
gptkbp:effective_date 1637-05-01
gptkbp:historical_context gptkb:Stuart_England
political turmoil
gptkbp:historical_impact gptkb:legal_reforms
gptkbp:historical_period 17th century
gptkbp:historical_significance gptkb:memorial
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label R v. John Bastwick
gptkbp:impact press freedom
gptkbp:influenced future legal cases
gptkbp:influenced_by political climate
Puritan beliefs
gptkbp:involves John Bastwick
gptkbp:jurisdiction gptkb:England
gptkbp:legal_issue libel
prior restraint
gptkbp:legal_representation gptkb:legislation
gptkbp:notable_for controversial ruling
gptkbp:outcome gptkb:legislation
gptkb:freedom_of_expression
law students
legal challenges
fines
legal penalties
guilty verdict
public outcry
conviction
imprisonment
deterrent effect
punitive measures
gptkbp:precedent subsequent rulings
subsequent cases
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:church
gptkb:political_movement
gptkb:political_organization
gptkb:war
civil liberties
religious dissent
religious freedom
freedom of the press
political dissent
government censorship
press censorship
gptkbp:significance freedom of speech
gptkbp:year 1637