An Act for discontinuing the Judgment which has been required by Law to be given against Women convicted of certain Crimes, and substituting another Judgment in lieu thereof. (8th April, 1801)

  • Province
    Lower Canada (1792-1841)
  • Chapter
    41 George III Chapter 9
  • Year
    1801
  • Concepts
    Justice System
  • Jurisdictional Relevance
    Provincial/Provinciale
  • Number of Articles
    3
  • Description
    This Act amends the method of execution for women convicted of high or petit treason. The practice of burning convicted women to death is replaced with hanging. The Act also dictates that the manner of disposal of the convicts body will be determined by the court.
  • Source
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