The Act was passed during the case of William Palmer due to concerns that he would not be able get a fair trial in his native Staffordshire, making it easy for him to repeal the case, due to local publicity surrounding the case.
He would not be able get a fair trial in his native Staffordshire, making it easy. Him to repeal the case. This is due to local publicity. The Act was passed during the case of William Palmer due to concerns this. This local publicity was surrounding the case.