Vagrancy in Law and Practice under the Old Poor Law

Description:

In 18th-century England, the law surrounding vagrancy was complicated, and practice stood in complex relationship to law. Drawing on archival research and study of both statute law and local administrative records, this book examines the complexities of vagrancy law and the realities of its practice during the long 18th century.

subjects: Contraventions (Criminal law),  Vagrancy,  Poor laws,  History,  Law, great britain,  Law, great britain, history

Places: Great Britain

Times: 18th century