The Jacobite Trials

The Jacobite Trials were a series of legal proceedings in the 18th century targeting supporters of the Jacobite movement, which sought to restore the Stuart monarchy to the British throne after it was dethroned in the Glorious Revolution of 1688. Following the failed Jacobite uprisings, particularly in 1745-46, many were arrested, tried for treason, and punished harshly. These trials aimed to suppress Jacobite sympathies and maintain royal control, with outcomes ranging from execution to transportation. The trials highlighted tensions between the British government and those loyal to the old royal family, shaping British political and social dynamics for years.