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An Act for better proportioning the punishment to the offence, in certain cases, and for other purposes therein mentioned. 12th October, 1842.

Original Act
Transcribed Act
  • Province
    United Canadas (1841-1857)
  • Chapter
    6 Victoria – Chapter 5
  • Year
    1842
  • Concepts
    Justice System
  • Jurisdictional Relevance
    Provincial/Provinciale
  • Number of Articles
    5
  • Description
    This act gives courts more flexibility to decide the sentence depending on the crime.
  • Source
    Not available
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