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368

No. 4 of 1887.

Effect of licence.

PREVENTION OF CRIMES.

licence may be expressed, during such portion of his term of imprisonment and on such conditions in all respects as to the Governor may seem fit.

(2) It shall be lawful for the Governor to revoke or alter any such licence by a like order at his pleasure.

3. So long as the licence continues in force and un-revoked, the convict shall not be liable to be imprisoned by reason of his sentence, but shall be allowed to go and remain at large according to the terms of the licence.

c. 99, s. 10.

Effect of revocation of licence.

c. 99, s. 11.

4.-(1) Provided always that if it pleases the Governor to revoke any such licence as aforesaid, it shall be lawful for him, by warrant under his hand and seal, to signify to a magistrate that the licence has been revoked, and to require him to issue his warrant for the apprehension of the convict to whom the licence was granted, and the magistrate shall issue his warrant accordingly, which shall be executed by the constable to whom the same is delivered for that purpose.

Form and forfeiture of licence. 27 & 28 Vict. c. 47, s. 4.

Schedule.

Offences by holder of licence. 27 & 28 Vict. c. 47, s. 5.

*

(2) The convict, when apprehended, shall be brought, as soon as conveniently may be, before a magistrate who shall thereupon issue his warrant for the recommitment of the convict to the prison or place of confinement from which he was released by virtue of the licence, and the convict shall be so recommitted accordingly, and shall thereupon be remitted to his original sentence, and shall undergo the residue thereof as if no such licence had been granted.

5.-(1) A licence granted under this Ordinance may be in the form in the Schedule.

(2) If any holder of a licence is convicted, either by the verdict of a jury or on his own confession, of any offence, his licence shall be forthwith forfeited by virtue of such conviction.

6. Every holder of a licence who-----

(1) fails to produce his licence when required to do so by any judge or magistrate before whom he may be brought charged with any offence or by any officer of police in whose custody he may be, and also fails to show good cause why he does not produce the same; or

* As amended by Law Am. Ord., 1923.

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368 No. 4 of 1887. Effect of licence. PREVENTION OF CRIMES. licence may be expressed, during such portion of his term of imprisonment and on such conditions in all respects as to the Governor may seem fit. (2) It shall be lawful for the Governor to revoke or alter any such licence by a like order at his pleasure. 3. So long as the licence continues in force and un-revoked, the convict shall not be liable to be imprisoned by reason of his sentence, but shall be allowed to go and remain at large according to the terms of the licence. c. 99, s. 10. Effect of revocation of licence. c. 99, s. 11. 4.-(1) Provided always that if it pleases the Governor to revoke any such licence as aforesaid, it shall be lawful for him, by warrant under his hand and seal, to signify to a magistrate that the licence has been revoked, and to require him to issue his warrant for the apprehension of the convict to whom the licence was granted, and the magistrate shall issue his warrant accordingly, which shall be executed by the constable to whom the same is delivered for that purpose. Form and forfeiture of licence. 27 & 28 Vict. c. 47, s. 4. Schedule. Offences by holder of licence. 27 & 28 Vict. c. 47, s. 5. * (2) The convict, when apprehended, shall be brought, as soon as conveniently may be, before a magistrate who shall thereupon issue his warrant for the recommitment of the convict to the prison or place of confinement from which he was released by virtue of the licence, and the convict shall be so recommitted accordingly, and shall thereupon be remitted to his original sentence, and shall undergo the residue thereof as if no such licence had been granted. 5.-(1) A licence granted under this Ordinance may be in the form in the Schedule. (2) If any holder of a licence is convicted, either by the verdict of a jury or on his own confession, of any offence, his licence shall be forthwith forfeited by virtue of such conviction. 6. Every holder of a licence who----- (1) fails to produce his licence when required to do so by any judge or magistrate before whom he may be brought charged with any offence or by any officer of police in whose custody he may be, and also fails to show good cause why he does not produce the same; or * As amended by Law Am. Ord., 1923. (2) ... shall ... by ... 7. ... in custody on suspicion of any crime, with ... 8. shall, be sent to licence imprisonment term being ... The maximum ... be liable term sentence ... 9.-(1) authorised officer of the convict constable dishonest ... (2) able livelihood guilty ... 10. ... strongly Schedule any sign shall imprisonment ...
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368 No. 4 of 1887. Effect of licence. PREVENTION OF CRIMES. licence may be expressed, during such portion of his term; of imprisonment and on such conditions in all respects as to the Governor may seem fit. (2) It shall be lawful for the Governor to revoke or alter any such licence by a like order at his pleasure. 3. So long as the licence continues in force and un- 16 & 17. Vict. revoked, the convict shall not be liable to be imprisoned by reason of his sentence, but shall be allowed to go and remain at large according to the terms of the licence. c. 99, s. 10. Effect of revocation of licence. c. 99, s. 11. 4.-(1) Provided always that if it pleases the Governor to revoke any such licence as aforesaid, it shall be lawful 16 & 17 Vict. for him, by warrant under his hand and seal, to signify to a magistrate that the licence has been revoked, and to require him to issue his warrant for the apprehension of the convict to whom the licence was granted, and the magistrate shall issue his warrant accordingly, which shall be executed by the constable to whom the same is delivered for that purpose. Form and forfeiture of licence. 27 & 28 Vict. c. 47, s. 4. Schedule. Offences by -holder-of -of licence. -27 & 28 Vict." c. 47, s. 5. * (2) The convict, when apprehended, shall be brought, as soon as conveniently may be, before a magistrate who shall thereupon issue his warrant for the recommitment of the convict to the prison or place of confinement from which hẹ was released by virtue of the licence, and the convict shall be so recommitted accordingly, and shall thereupon be remitted to his original sentence, and shall undergo the residue thereof as if no such licence had been granted. 5.-(1) A licence granted under this Ordinance may be in the form in the Schedule. (2) If any holder of a licence is convicted, either by the verdict of a jury or on his own confession, of any offence, his licence shall be forthwith forfeited by virtue of such conviction. 6. Every holder of a licence who----- (1). fails to produce his licence when required to do so by any judge or magistrate before whom he may be brought charged with any offence or by any officer of police in whose custody he may be, and also fails to shew good cause why he does not produce the same; or * As amended by Law Am, Ord., 1923. (2 act t shall by in 7. custc suspe any c custo with 8. shall, be se licen impri term being The m: be li term sente: 9.- autho of th convi consta disho (2) able livelil guilty 10. strom Sched any si shall impri
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368

No. 4 of 1887.

Effect of licence.

PREVENTION OF CRIMES.

licence may be expressed, during such portion of his term; of imprisonment and on such conditions in all respects as to the Governor may seem fit.

(2) It shall be lawful for the Governor to revoke or alter any such licence by a like order at his pleasure.

3. So long as the licence continues in force and un- 16 & 17. Vict. revoked, the convict shall not be liable to be imprisoned by reason of his sentence, but shall be allowed to go and remain at large according to the terms of the licence.

c. 99, s. 10.

Effect of revocation

of licence.

c. 99, s. 11.

4.-(1) Provided always that if it pleases the Governor to revoke any such licence as aforesaid, it shall be lawful 16 & 17 Vict. for him, by warrant under his hand and seal, to signify to a magistrate that the licence has been revoked, and to require him to issue his warrant for the apprehension of the convict to whom the licence was granted, and the magistrate shall issue his warrant accordingly, which shall be executed by the constable to whom the same is delivered for that purpose.

Form and

forfeiture of licence. 27 & 28 Vict. c. 47, s. 4.

Schedule.

Offences by -holder-of -of licence.

-27 & 28 Vict."

c. 47, s. 5.

*

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(2) If any holder of a licence is convicted, either by the verdict of a jury or on his own confession, of any offence, his licence shall be forthwith forfeited by virtue of such conviction.

6. Every holder of a licence who-----

(1). fails to produce his licence when required to do so by any judge or magistrate before whom he may be brought charged with any offence or by any officer of police in whose custody he may be, and also fails to shew good cause why he does not produce the same; or

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