C. O. 9647
453
Queen's Regulations,
iRece Priz.
REGE 3 JUN 36/
The case was proved against one man after a remand to ascertain the bearing of the law, he was released by Mr. Innes as no consideration had been given for the liquor. (see enclosure No.1)
On this becoming known to me, I, by direction, wrote to W.W. Innes requesting that he would give me his reasons in official form, in order that the case might be put before H.E. the Governor.) (see enclosure, No. 2)
I have this afternoon received his reply that he declines to give his reasons for his refusal to convict.
As the matter is of importance to the public generally, I refer the case to you, enclosing the correspondence, in order that it may be definitely settled whether the Acts 16-17 Vic. hold in this Colony, and offenders can be prosecuted under them.
By the Act, the offence is "approaching H.M.'s Ships for the purpose of conveying liquor on board required." And proof of sale is not necessary.
As the Magistrate's letter of the 19th gives no reason for non-conviction, I ... judge
C. 0. 9647
453
Queen's Regulations,
iRece
Priz.
REGE 3 JUN 36/
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one
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was proved against
hit after
a remand to ascertain the
bearing of the law, he was
Innes
as
released
released by Mr
given
no consideration had been
for the liquor. (see exclone No1)
On this becoming Known to me, I, sir, by direction, wrote to WW. Innes requesting
Your
that he would give me his
official form,
in order
reasons
that the case.
might
be put before It E. the Sovernst.) (see eveline, N. 2)
I have this afternoon received his reply
that be declines to
give
his
reasons for his
refusal to convict.
As the matter is of importance to the
A
Het generally, I refer the case to
you, Enclosing the correspondence, in order that
may
be definitely settled whether the Acts 16-17 Vic hold in this Colony, and
offerriers can be prosecuted under them
By the
one
the Act the offence is "approaching A HMV Ships for the purpose of conveying
lequire on board
required.
and proof of sale is not
As the Magistrate's letter of the 19.
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gives
no reason for
non-conviction I
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judge
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