An Act to make further Provision for the Punishment of Persons convicted of certain Offences under circumstances of Aggravation. (Passed 25th March, 1863.)

  • Province
    Newfoundland (1833-1867)
  • Chapter
    26 Victoria Chapter 12
  • Year
    1863
  • Concepts
    Justice System
  • Jurisdictional Relevance
    Provincial/Provinciale
  • Number of Articles
    3
  • Description
    This act adds a sentence of private whipping not exceeding twenty five strokes for aggravated crimes (that is to say, a crime accompanied by circumstances which adds to the guilt or consequences of the crime, but above and beyond the crime itself). Women are excepted from this sentence.
  • Source
    Not available