Tag Archives: John Wylde

Imperial legislation and the 1787 and 1814 Charters of Justice

Posted on 12/07/2019 by dashea2014

An Act Constituting a Court of Criminal Judicature in New South Wales, 1787 begins by reciting the provisions of An Act for the effectual transportation of felons and other offenders; and to authorise the removal of prisoners in certain cases, … Continue reading →

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Application of the Second Charter of Justice to Van Diemen’s Land

Posted on 14/02/2019 by dashea2014

The Second Charter of Justice maps the first part of the journey of Van Diemen’s Land from being a dependency of the Colony of New South Wales to having its own legislative and judicial systems. The Lieutenant Governor’s Court, presided … Continue reading →

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