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FIRE INVESTIGATION.

No. 8 of 1895.

673

originated, to the exclusion, if he deems it necessary, of the owners and all others; and he shall make or cause to be made, either personally or by some officer of not lower grade than an inspector of police, a full and minute inspection of such premises, and shall forthwith make a written report in detail to a magistrate of the state of the said premises and of the contents, if any, thereof, furnishing also all such information touching the origin and circumstances of the fire as he may be able to obtain.

3. On the receipt of such report, the magistrate, unless, on consideration of the facts stated therein, he is of opinion that such inquiry is unnecessary, shall proceed to investigate the causes of the fire, and shall, with as little delay as practicable, take the depositions upon oath of all persons likely to know the facts and circumstances and of all other persons who, in his opinion, may be able to furnish information in respect thereof.

into cases of

4. It shall be lawful for any inspector of police, or for any interested person, with the leave of the magistrate, to examine at such investigation, either in person or by counsel or solicitor, the witnesses, and to cause such persons to be examined as may give due and proper information touching such case of fire.

5. If, in the opinion of the magistrate, the investigation does not disclose any offence or, although it discloses an offence, does not show any reasonable cause for suspecting any person of having committed such offence, the Magistrate shall close the inquiry and order the release of the premises: Provided that such closure and release shall be no bar to any information or proceedings against any person for an offence against the law.

release of

6. If, in the opinion of the magistrate, the fire is the result of crime, and there is reasonable cause to suspect and he does suspect any person of having committed an offence against the law, he shall have power to commit such person to prison to answer any charge that may be brought against him or to require him to give security, to his satisfaction, to appear and surrender to answer any such charge, and, on such charge, the magistrate may take the evidence as in other cases.

person to

Committal of suspected person to answer charge.

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FIRE INVESTIGATION.

No. 8 of 1895.

673

originated, to the exclusion, if he deems it necessary, of the owners and all others; and he shall make or cause to be made, either personally or by some officer of not lower grade than an inspector of police, a full and minute inspection of such premises, and shall forthwith make a written report in detail to a magistrate of the state of the said premises and of the contents, if any, thereof, furnishing also all such information touching the origin and circumstances of the fire as he may be able to obtain.

3. On the receipt of such report, the magistrate, unless, on consideration of the facts stated therein, he is of opinion that such inquiry is unnecessary, shall proceed to investigate the causes of the fire, and shall, with as little delay as practicable, take the depositions upon oath of all persons likely to know the facts and circumstances and of all other persons who, in his opinion, may be able to furnish information in respect thereof.

4. It shall be lawful for any inspector of police, or for any interested person, with the leave of the magistrate, to examine at such investigation, either in person or by counsel or solicitor, the witnesses, and to cause such persons to be examined as may give due and proper information touching such case of fire.

5. If, in the opinion of the magistrate, the investigation does not disclose any offence or, although it discloses an offence, does not show any reasonable cause for suspecting any person of having committed such offence, the Magistrate shall close the inquiry and order the release of the premises: Provided that such closure and release shall be no bar to any information or proceedings against any person for an offence against the law.

6. If, in the opinion of the magistrate, the fire is the result of crime, and there is reasonable cause to suspect and he does suspect any person of having committed an offence against the law, he shall have power to commit such person to prison to answer any charge that may be brought against him or to require him to give security, to his satisfaction, to appear and surrender to answer any such charge, and, on such charge, the magistrate may take the evidence as in other cases.

Corrected minor errors: 1. "informa- tion" -> "information" 2. "canse" -> "cause" 3. "tʊ" -> "to" 4. Reorganized some parts to follow the original order and structure. 5. Removed "into cases of" and "release of" and "person to" as they seem out of place and not part of the main text.

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FIRE INVESTIGATION. No. 8 of 1895. 673 originated, to the exclusion, if he deems it necessary, of the owners and all others; and he shall make or cause to be made, either personally or by some officer of not lower grade than an inspector of police, a full and minute inspection of such premises, and shall forthwith make a written report in detail to a magistrate of the state of the said premises and of the contents, if any, thereof, furnishing also all such information touching the origin and circumstances of the fire as he may be able to obtain. 3. On the receipt of such report, the magistrate, unless, on consideration of the facts stated therein, he is of opinion that such inquiry is unnecessary, shall proceed to investigate the causes of the fire, and shall, with as little delay as practicable, take the depositions upon oath of all persons likely to know the facts and circumstances and of all other persons who, in his opinion, may be able to furnish information in respect thereof. into cases of 4. It shall be lawful for any inspector of police, or for any interested person, with the leave of the magistrate, to examine at such investigation, either in person or by counsel or solicitor, the witnesses, and to cause such persons to be examined as may give due and proper information touching such case of fire. 5. If, in the opinion of the magistrate, the investigation does not disclose any offence or, although it discloses an offence, does not show any reasonable cause for suspecting any person of having committed such offence, the Magistrate shall close the inquiry and order the release of the premises: Provided that such closure and release shall be no bar to any information or proceedings against any person for an offence against the law. release of 6. If, in the opinion of the magistrate, the fire is the result of crime, and there is reasonable cause to suspect and he does suspect any person of having committed an offence against the law, he shall have power to commit such person to prison to answer any charge that may be brought against him or to require him to give security, to his satisfaction, to appear and surrender to answer any such charge, and, on such charge, the magistrate may take the evidence as in other cases. person to Committal of suspected person to answer charge. However, to follow the exact format required, here is the revised output in HTML format without markdown: FIRE INVESTIGATION. No. 8 of 1895. 673 originated, to the exclusion, if he deems it necessary, of the owners and all others; and he shall make or cause to be made, either personally or by some officer of not lower grade than an inspector of police, a full and minute inspection of such premises, and shall forthwith make a written report in detail to a magistrate of the state of the said premises and of the contents, if any, thereof, furnishing also all such information touching the origin and circumstances of the fire as he may be able to obtain. 3. On the receipt of such report, the magistrate, unless, on consideration of the facts stated therein, he is of opinion that such inquiry is unnecessary, shall proceed to investigate the causes of the fire, and shall, with as little delay as practicable, take the depositions upon oath of all persons likely to know the facts and circumstances and of all other persons who, in his opinion, may be able to furnish information in respect thereof. 4. It shall be lawful for any inspector of police, or for any interested person, with the leave of the magistrate, to examine at such investigation, either in person or by counsel or solicitor, the witnesses, and to cause such persons to be examined as may give due and proper information touching such case of fire. 5. If, in the opinion of the magistrate, the investigation does not disclose any offence or, although it discloses an offence, does not show any reasonable cause for suspecting any person of having committed such offence, the Magistrate shall close the inquiry and order the release of the premises: Provided that such closure and release shall be no bar to any information or proceedings against any person for an offence against the law. 6. If, in the opinion of the magistrate, the fire is the result of crime, and there is reasonable cause to suspect and he does suspect any person of having committed an offence against the law, he shall have power to commit such person to prison to answer any charge that may be brought against him or to require him to give security, to his satisfaction, to appear and surrender to answer any such charge, and, on such charge, the magistrate may take the evidence as in other cases. Corrected minor errors: 1. "informa- tion" -> "information" 2. "canse" -> "cause" 3. "tʊ" -> "to" 4. Reorganized some parts to follow the original order and structure. 5. Removed "into cases of" and "release of" and "person to" as they seem out of place and not part of the main text.
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FIRE INVESTIGATION. No. 8 of 1895. 673 originated, to the exclusion, if he deems it necessary, of the owners and all others; and he shall make or cause to be made, either personally or by some officer of not lower grade than an inspector of police, a full and minute inspection of such premises, and shall forthwith make a written report in detail to a magistrate of the state of the said premises and of the contents, if any, thereof, furnishing also all such informa- tion touching the origin and circumstances of the fire as he may be able to obtain. into cases of 3. On the receipt of such report, the magistrate, unless, Inquiry by on consideration of the facts stated therein, he is of opinion magistrato that such inquiry is unnecessary, shall proceed to investigate fire. the causes of the fire, and shall, with as little delay as practicable, take the depositions upon oath of all persons likely to know the facts and circumstances and of all other persons who, in his opinion, may be able to furnish informa- tion in respect thereof. 4. It shall be lawful for any inspector of police, or for any Examination interested person, with the leave of the magistrate, to of witnesses. examine at such investigation, either in person or by counsel or solicitor, the witnesses, and to cause such persons to be examined as may give due and proper information touching such case of fire. release of 5. If, in the opinion of the magistrate, the investigation Close of does not disclose any offence or, although it discloses an inquiry and offence, does not show any reasonable canse for suspecting any premises. person of having committed such offence, the Magistrate shall close the inquiry and order the release of the premises: Provided that such closure and release shall be no bar tʊ any information or proceedings against any person for an offence against the law. person to 6. I, in the opinion of the magistrate, the fire is the Committal of result of crime, and there is reasonable cause to suspect and suspected he does suspect any person of having committed an offence answer against the law, he shall have power to commit such person charge. to prison to answer any charge that may be brought against him or to require him to give security, to his satisfaction, to appear and surrender to answer any such charge, and, on such charge, the magistrate may take the evidence as in other cases.
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FIRE INVESTIGATION.

No. 8 of 1895.

673

originated, to the exclusion, if he deems it necessary, of the owners and all others; and he shall make or cause to be made, either personally or by some officer of not lower grade than an inspector of police, a full and minute inspection of such premises, and shall forthwith make a written report in detail to a magistrate of the state of the said premises and of the contents, if any, thereof, furnishing also all such informa- tion touching the origin and circumstances of the fire as he may be able to obtain.

into cases of

3. On the receipt of such report, the magistrate, unless, Inquiry by on consideration of the facts stated therein, he is of opinion magistrato that such inquiry is unnecessary, shall proceed to investigate fire. the causes of the fire, and shall, with as little delay as practicable, take the depositions upon oath of all persons likely to know the facts and circumstances and of all other persons who, in his opinion, may be able to furnish informa- tion in respect thereof.

4. It shall be lawful for any inspector of police, or for any Examination interested person, with the leave of the magistrate, to of witnesses. examine at such investigation, either in person or by counsel or solicitor, the witnesses, and to cause such persons to be examined as may give due and proper information touching such case of fire.

release of

5. If, in the opinion of the magistrate, the investigation Close of does not disclose any offence or, although it discloses an inquiry and offence, does not show any reasonable canse for suspecting any premises. person of having committed such offence, the Magistrate shall close the inquiry and order the release of the premises: Provided that such closure and release shall be no bar tʊ any information or proceedings against any person for an offence against the law.

person to

6. I, in the opinion of the magistrate, the fire is the Committal of result of crime, and there is reasonable cause to suspect and suspected he does suspect any person of having committed an offence answer against the law, he shall have power to commit such person charge. to prison to answer any charge that may be brought against him or to require him to give security, to his satisfaction, to appear and surrender to answer any such charge, and, on such charge, the magistrate may take the evidence as in other cases.

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