An Act for taking away the punishment of Death in certain cases, and substituting other punishments in lieu thereof. Passed 23rd April 1862.

  • Province
    New Brunswick (1786-1867)
  • Chapter
    25 Victoria – Chapter 21
  • Year
    1862
  • Concepts
    Justice System
  • Jurisdictional Relevance
    Provincial/Provinciale
  • Number of Articles
    8
  • Description
    This Act changes the punishment from the death penalty to a lesser charge for certain crimes, including rape of a minor, arson, and burglary, with intent to kill.
  • Source
    Early Canadiana Online