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Section 32, The Summary Conviction Offences Ordinance

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convictions for felony. Sentences cumulative or concurrent. Imprisonment with or without hard labour. Fine in lieu of imprisonment in certain cases. Saving of powers conferred by other Ordinances. Aiders and abettors. Prosecution of offences within three months. PART II.-LARCENY, ETC. Offences to which this Ordinance applies. Persons in possession of property suspected of being stolen. Receivers of stolen property. Destruction or injury to trees, etc. Destruction or injury to plants. Decision by Magistrate as to value. PART IlL-OFFENCES AGAINST PERSONS. Jurisdiction of Magistrate in respect of certain assaults. Common assault. Committal in certain cases. Questions of title. Public insult and provocation. Insulting conduct. PART IV.-OFFENCES AGAINST PUBLIC ORDER AND MORALITY. Summary proceedings against brothel keeper. Indecent exposure of person. Unemployed natives. Power of tribal headman and police to interrogate native Colony. Gaming houses. (1) Warrant to enter alleged gaming house. (2) Proof. Obstruction of police entering gaming house. Throwing of missiles. Prostitution. Idle and disorderly persons. Rogues and vagabonds. S.L.-VoL. I-22 in the 270 Cap. 37] Summary Conviction Offences SECTION.

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