An Act in amendment of an Act, entitled, “An Act for establishing a Bridewell, or House of Correction, for the County of Halifax, and for the better and more effectual administration of the office of a Justice of the Peace in the Township of Halifax, and for providing a Police Office in the said Town, with proper Officers to attend the same.”

  • Province
    Nova Scotia (1758-1825**)
  • Chapter
    8 George IV – Chapter 31
  • Year
    1827
  • Concepts
    Justice System
  • Jurisdictional Relevance
    Local
  • Number of Articles
    3
  • Description
    An amendment of an act first passed in 1815, which established a bridewell in Halifax. The amendment pertains to the retirement of John George Pyke, the police magistrate, allowing for a pension as well as the appointment of his replacement.
  • Source
    Not available