An Act to prevent the desertion of Seamen and others in the sea service; to punish persons encouraging such Seamen and others to desert, or harbouring or concealing them, thereafter; and to repeal certain acts therein mentioned. (16th April, 1807.)

  • Province
    Lower Canada (1792-1841)
  • Chapter
    47 George III Chapter 9
  • Year
    1807
  • Concepts
    Labour Regulation
    Justice System
  • Jurisdictional Relevance
    Imperial/Impérial
  • Number of Articles
    14
  • Description
    An Act to repeal former acts deemed inadequate to prevent the desertion of seamen, landsmen, or apprentices and introduce new penalties for those found harbouring deserters, attempting to persuade men legally engaged in His Majesty's service to desert, and for those who desert. The Act outlines the process by which Justices should convict those found guilty.
  • Source
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