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Bahamas - - Law, Act

Capital Punishment Procedure Act (Cap. 94) (No. 7 of 1926). -

Adoption: 1926-03-22 | BHS-1926-L-94040

1. Short title and interpretation.
2. Form of sentence of death.
3. Judge to forward notes of evidence to Minister.
4. Governor-General to communicate to judge copy of any order made.
5. Death warrant.
6. Provost Marshal to carry out sentence.
7. Place of execution.
8. Persons present at execution.
9. Medical officer to certify.
10. Coroner to hold inquest.
11. Place of burial.
12. Immateriality of time and place of execution mentioned in judgment.
13. Saving as to non-compliance with directions.
14. Rules.
15. Sentence of death not to be passed on pregnant woman
16. In case of pardon for capital offence Governor-General may order penal servitude.
17. Forms may be varied.

Bahamas - - Law, Act

Penal Code (No. 15 1873) (Chapter 84). -

Adoption: 1924-05-15 | BHS-1924-L-78675

Establishs a Code of crimes punishable on indictment, and of certain similar and other offences punishable on summary conviction.

Bahamas - - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Approved Authorities (LRO 1/2008). -

Adoption: 1909-01-01 | BHS-1909-M-104833

Lists the authorities that have been declared to be approved authorities for the purposes of the Pensions Act (Cap. 43).

Bahamas - - Law, Act

Bankruptcy Act (No. 13 of 1870) (Chapter 59).

Adoption: 1870-03-15 | BHS-1870-L-79082

Part I - Adjudication and Vesting of Property
Part II - Administration of Property
Part III - Constitution and Powers of Court
Part IV - Supplemental Provisions
Part V - Persons having Privilege of Parliament
Part VI - Liquidation by Arrangement
Part VII - Composition with Creditors and Miscellaneous

Bahamas - - Law, Act

Habeas Corpus Act (Ch. 63). -

Adoption: 1679 | BHS-1679-L-94042

An Act for the better securing the Liberty of the Subject and for Prevention of Imprisonments beyond the Seas.