The National Library of Wales has as part of its on line services a database dealing with crime and punishment. The Crime and Punishment database comprises data about crimes, criminals and punishments included in the gaol files of the Court of Great Sessions in Wales from 1730 until its abolition in 1830. You can search this site using all sorts of criteria, including the accused, the crime, and the prosecutor. I am wondering whether anyone can help me with the following: There are instances where the prosecutor is the victim, and in many if not most cases the prosecutor does not appear to have been in the legal profession. For instance: 23 November 1788 - John Morris of the Parish Llawhaden in the County Pembroke, a Cordwainer was accused of breaking and entering prosecutor's house and stealing money. The prosecutor was William Gambold, of Llawhaden, a leathercutter. How did the legal system function at this time? What was the criteria for prosecutors, did they need a certain level of education or something? Any help much appreciated. Regards Megan Roberts Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com