Although treason trials in the Tudor period had more to do with political theatre than the administration of justice, the matter was not a foregone conclusion; there was a serious question over whether O'Rourke could be tried in England for treason committed in Ireland.
Treason trials in the Tudor period had more to do with political theatre than the administration of justice. The matter was not a foregone conclusion. There was a serious question over whether O'Rourke could be tried in England for treason. These treason were committed in Ireland.