Halliday Sutherland

"A born writer, especially a born story-teller. Dr. Sutherland, who is distinguished in medicine, is an amateur in the sense that he only writes when he has nothing better to do. But when he does, it could hardly be done better." G.K. Chesterton.

“All is Beauty”

The eugenists and the Malthusians continue their work today at the speed of science. They are opposed by those who prize the natural freedom of humanity. In the context of … Continue reading

3 March 2023 · 1 Comment

Stopes v. Sutherland libel trial: What happened next?

Dr Halliday Sutherland’s legal victory in the High Court was short-lived. Stopes appealed and the Court of Appeal reversed the decision of the High Court in July 1923. Dr Sutherland … Continue reading

2 March 2023 · 1 Comment

Stopes v. Sutherland libel trial – Day Six.

On the morning of the sixth day of the trial, Sir Hugh Fraser (for the plaintiff) was the first to address the Court. He argued that the jury: He argued … Continue reading

1 March 2023 · 1 Comment

Stopes v. Sutherland libel trial – Day Five.

There was one witness on the fifth day: Sir Maurice Abbott Anderson, appearing for the defence. The rest of the day belonged to barristers appearing for the parties: they agreed … Continue reading

28 February 2023 · Leave a comment

Stopes v. Sutherland libel trial – Day Four.

The only witness to appear for Stopes on the fourth day of Stopes v. Sutherland was the Rt. Hon George Roberts M.P. Roberts approach to the cross-examination was to not answer … Continue reading

27 February 2023 · 1 Comment

Stopes v. Sutherland libel trial – Day Three.

The third day began with the witnesses for the plaintiff, before switching to witnesses for the defence. Sir William Bayliss was the best for Stopes: his prestige was well-known to all … Continue reading

23 February 2023 · 1 Comment

Stopes v. Sutherland libel trial – Day Two.

The highlight of the second day of the Stopes v Sutherland libel trial was the appearance of Dr. Marie Stopes in the witness box. Her testimony lasted for over three hours, … Continue reading

22 February 2023 · 1 Comment

Stopes v. Sutherland libel trial – Day One.

The pleadings were read aloud to the Court, following which Mr Patrick Hastings K.C. opened the trial for the plaintiff. He portrayed Dr Stopes as a charitable scientist who, motivated … Continue reading

21 February 2023 · 1 Comment

Stopes v. Sutherland libel trial – dramatis personae

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE KINGS BENCH DIVISION Royal Courts of Justice. Wednesday, 21st February, 1923 Before the LORD CHIEF JUSTICE, and a Special Jury BETWEEN Marie Charlotte Carmichael … Continue reading

21 February 2023 · Leave a comment

Centenary of the Stopes v Sutherland libel trial

On 21st February 1923, the Stopes v Sutherland libel trial opened in the High Court in London. While the case is cited in libel battles today, it has greater significance … Continue reading

1 February 2023 · Leave a comment

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Centenary of the Stopes v. Sutherland libel trial

21 February 2023
The big day is here.