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BRIGHT NEEDS TO BE AT THE COMMITTEE ON THE IRISH CRIME BILL
BRIGHT
(Jacob, 1821-1899, Radical M.P., brother of John)
Autograph Letter Signed 'John Bright' to Lady Reay
telling her that there is no morning sitting today, & therefore we recess from 7 to 9 o'clock. I fear I cannot leave the House during the Committee on the Irish Crime Bill - when we may probably have Divisions of importance, & when I am not free to desert my chief whose labours & sacrifices are so great. I write this to ask you not to wait one moment for me, & further, that you will make due allowance for me and my unfortunate position if I am unable to join your party this evening..., 2 sides 8vo., One Ash, Rochdale headed paper, headed paper, 132 Piccadilly, 9th June
Item Date: 1882
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Background
The Prevention of Crime (Ireland) Act 1882, was a British statute enacted in response to widespread secret societies and combinations in Ireland, particularly after the Phoenix Park murders. The Act established a Special Commission Court of judges (without a jury) for trying serious crimes like murder and treason-felony. It also allowed for domiciliary visits by police, secret examinations, and the suppression of public meetings, aiming to overcome the difficulty of securing convictions in politically motivated crime and to repress boycotting and intimidation.
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