HC Deb 31 July 1897 vol 52 c20

(1.) If, within the limits and during the period specified in an Order authorising military manŒuvres under this Act, any person—

  1. (a) wilfully and unlawfully obstructs or interferes with the execution of the manŒuvres; or
  2. (b) without due authority enters or remains in any camp,
he shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding forty shillings, and he and any animal or vehicle under his charge may be removed by any constable, or by, or by order of, any commissioned officer of the authorised forces.

(2.) If within the limits and during the period aforesaid any person—

  1. (a) without due authority moves any flag or other mark distinguishing any lands; or
  2. (b) maliciously cuts or damages any telegraph wire laid down by or for the use of the authorised forces,
he shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding five pounds.

Amendment made: In Sub-section (2), paragraph (a), after "distinguishing," insert "for the purposes of the manŒuvres." (Mr. Stephens.)

Clause 8,—