HC Deb 23 November 1971 vol 826 c343W
Mr. Laurance Reed

asked the Attorney-General if he will list the capital offences still in existence in England and Wales.

Mr. Carlisle

I have been asked to reply.

Offences of treason under the Treason Acts; piracy with violence under the Piracy Act, 1837; and certain naval and military offences under the Naval Discipline Act, 1957, the Army Act, 1955, and the Air Force Act, 1955, as amended by the Armed Forces Act, 1971.

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