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Criminal justice, Administration of - Great Britain - Early works to 1800

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    Some observations upon the act to prevent frivolous and vexatious arrests

    | Date: 1725
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    Mild punishments sound policy or observations on the laws relative to debtors and felons. With an account of the frauds practised by swindlers, sharpers and others. Also some clauses necessary in any future insolvent act; and a plan for the relief of poor distressed families and others. By William Smith, M.D.

    Smith, William, M.D. | Date: 1777
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    A charge to the grand jury of the city and liberty of Westminster, &c. At the general quarter-sessions of the peace, held the third day of July, 1729 , in Westminster-Hall. By Sir John Gonson Knt. Printed at the Desire of the Justices of the Peace, for the said City and Liberty, and of the Grand Jury.

    Gonson, John, Sir, d. 1765. | Date: 1729

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