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An Act further to amend the Laws relative to Offences against the Person. Passed 15th March 1831.

Original Act
Transcribed Act
  • Province
    New Brunswick (1786-1867)
  • Chapter
    1 William IV Chapter 17
  • Year
    1831
  • Concepts
    Justice System
    Women's Health
  • Jurisdictional Relevance
    Provincial/Provinciale
  • Number of Articles
    4
  • Description
    This act creates new punishments for women who commit infanticide or attempt to conceal births, and against violent offences in general.
  • Source
    Early Canadiana Online
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