The Habitual Criminals Bill
As a result of the Habitual Criminals Bill which has recently passed through the House of Lords, constables were authorised to summarily apprehend, without warrant, ticket-of-leave men, if they suspected they were getting their living dishonestly.~~~~Bill Sikes- Lor, bless yer, I ain't up to nothin'! Why I was jest a-going ome to my tea!!! (The policemen says nothing but walks him off).~~
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10504549
Media ID
47559541
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4495px x 5715px
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Credit
Mary Evans Picture Library
Source
Cartoon in Punch', 20 March 1869, page 113
Date
1869
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