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Trial of Roderick MacLean
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Trial of Roderick MacLean
Roderick MacLean attempted to assassinate Queen Victoria and was tried for high treason at Reading Assizes. MacLean stands to the right and looks ahead to the judges, while Superintendent Hayes explains how the revolver was held. Date: 20th April 1882
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1882 Assassinate Courts Hayes Justice L Aw Maclean Roderick Superintendent Trial Assizes
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This striking photograph captures the tense atmosphere of the Old Bailey Courtroom during the trial of Roderick MacLean on the 20th of April, 1882. MacLean, a Scottish-born laborer, stood accused of attempting to assassinate Her Majesty Queen Victoria. The gravity of the situation was palpable as MacLean, dressed in a simple gray suit, looked ahead to the judges with a determined expression. To the left of the defendant, Superintendent Hayes, a distinguished-looking man with a neatly trimmed beard, explained to the court how the revolver used in the attempted assassination was held. The revolver, a Webley Service Revolver, was a common sidearm of the British military at the time and was found on MacLean after his arrest. The trial of Roderick MacLean was a significant event in the annals of British legal history. MacLean's motives for the attempted assassination were never fully understood, but it was believed that he was driven by a deep-seated hatred for the monarchy and the British establishment. The trial was held at the Reading Assizes, a regional court of assize, and was presided over by a panel of judges. The trial was widely covered in the press, and the public was captivated by the sensational details of the case. MacLean's attempt on the life of the Queen was seen as a direct threat to the stability of the British monarchy and the rule of law. In the end, MacLean was found guilty of high treason and was sentenced to be hanged. The photograph serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of justice and the rule of law in maintaining the fabric of society.
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