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jul 6, 1768 - The Vice Admiralty Court Act 1766

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The Vice Admiralty Court Act 1768 was passed to aid the prosecution of smugglers. It gave Royal naval courts, rather than colonial courts, jurisdiction over all matters concerning customs violations and smuggling.

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jul 6, 1768
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~ 257 years ago