- Home
- / Edward Carson, Baron Carson
- / Which legal case is Edward Carson remembered for his open-ended cross-examination?
Which legal case is Edward Carson remembered for his open-ended cross-examination?
Marconi Scandal
Jameson Raid
Oscar Wilde's trial
Bloody Sunday
Answer
Edward Carson is remembered for his open-ended cross-examination during Oscar Wilde's trial. Carson was a barrister who represented the Marquess of Queensberry in his libel action against Wilde, which led to Wilde's arrest and trial for gross indecency. Carson's cross-examination of Wilde was widely regarded as a masterclass in cross-examination, and it is still studied by lawyers today.
The Enigma of Edward Carson: Test Your Knowledge on the Life and Legacy of the Influential Irish Statesman!
More Questions
Did Edward Carson represent the constituency of Dublin University after 1905?
Did Edward Carson lead the Irish Unionist Alliance?
How long did Edward Carson serve as Sir Edward Carson?
Who was the plaintiff in the trial where Edward Carson gave his famous open-ended cross-examination?
Edward Carson is celebrated for securing a place in the UK for which Irish regions?
Related Quizzes
Subscribe Now!
Learn something
new everyday
Playing quizzes is free! We send 1 quiz every week to your inbox