An Act to prevent the operation in this Province of An Act of Parliament made in England, in the twenty-first year of the Reign of His late Majesty, King James the First, intituled, “An Act to prevent the Destroying and Murthering of Bastard Children, and to make other provisions in lieu thereof. (Passed 30th January, 1826.)

  • Province
    Upper Canada (1792-1840)
  • Chapter
    6 George IV Chapter 2
  • Year
    1826
  • Concepts
    Justice System
  • Jurisdictional Relevance
    Provincial/Provinciale
  • Number of Articles
    3
  • Description
    This act clarifies English laws concerning the murdering of bastard children, making a law specifically for Upper Canada.
  • Source
    Not available