An Act against Tumults and Disorders, upon pretence of preparing or presenting Public Petitions or other addresses to the Governor, or General Assembly

  • Province
    New Brunswick (1786-1867)
  • Chapter
    26 George III Chapter 58
  • Year
    1786
  • Concepts
    Public Order
  • Jurisdictional Relevance
    Provincial/Provinciale
  • Number of Articles
    3
  • Description
    This act, passed in the first year of the assembly, establishes a system whereby someone could get permission to launch a complaint against the government or church. The purpose being to ensure public order and avoid messy public disputes as were seen in the lead up to the American Revolution.
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