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I presume the Magistrate wished to give him a further chance before calling upon the prisoner to give bail he might have done under Section 21 of 8 of 1888. The conviction is quite safe so far as I am aware of the circumstances somewhat doubtful. With regard to the 7th Conviction the first portion of the sentence seems good provided the prisoner still appeared to be under age.

The latter portion of the sentence would seem to be incorrect inasmuch as the Ordinance only empowers finding of security for the appearance of the party charged in Court at some time within 12 months from the date of the adjudication.

It is difficult, however, to give a general report upon the convictions as it is impossible for me to say upon what point C.R. wishes for an opinion. I shall be happy, however, if I have not satisfactorily disposed of any objections which C.R. may entertain, to write further when I am informed of the questions upon which C.R. wishes to be advised.

(Signed) G. Phillipps, Attorney General.

28 Mar 87

I have some doubt also as to the legality of the practice which, however, has always obtained, of sentencing...

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I presume the Magistrate wished to give him a further chance before calling upon the prisoner to give bail he might have done under Section 21 of 8 of 1888. The conviction is quite safe so far as I am aware of the circumstances somewhat doubtful. With regard to the 7th Conviction the first portion of the sentence seems good provided the prisoner still appeared to be under age. The latter portion of the sentence would seem to be incorrect inasmuch as the Ordinance only empowers finding of security for the appearance of the party charged in Court at some time within 12 months from the date of the adjudication. It is difficult, however, to give a general report upon the convictions as it is impossible for me to say upon what point C.R. wishes for an opinion. I shall be happy, however, if I have not satisfactorily disposed of any objections which C.R. may entertain, to write further when I am informed of the questions upon which C.R. wishes to be advised. (Signed) G. Phillipps, Attorney General. 28 Mar 87 I have some doubt also as to the legality of the practice which, however, has always obtained, of sentencing... Page 38 Page 249 $9 Page 21
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