This book is a comprehensive guide to the Summary Jurisdiction Acts from 1848 to 1884, which regulate the duties of Justices of the Peace with respect to summary convictions and orders as well as indictable offences. It also covers the Prosecution of Offences Acts from 1879 and 1884 with copious notes, cases, index, and other relevant information. A must-read for law students, legal practitioners, and anyone interested in the history of criminal law.

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