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An Act to continue the Punishment of Banishment in certain cases. (Passed 7th April, 1865.)

Original Act
Transcribed Act
  • Province
    Newfoundland (1833-1867)
  • Chapter
    28 Victoria Chapter 9
  • Year
    1865
  • Concepts
    Justice System
  • Jurisdictional Relevance
    Provincial/Provinciale
    Imperial/Impérial
  • Number of Articles
    4
  • Description
    This act confirms the continued use of banishment as a judicial punishment in the province, as this means of punishment has largely fallen into disuse in English law.
  • Source
    Not available
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