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RefNoKHCP/1/33/1
AltRefNoHCP/1/33/1
TitleA report from the Finance Committee on the payment of expenses in conveying prisoners to gaol. Stress is laid on the principle that, whenever possible, the prisoner must pay his own costs of conveyance. A new table of charges is to be prepared - tending to cut down the amount to be claimed by constables.
DescriptionA letter from Mr. N. Wilkinson of the Fletton Bench commented adversely on the proposals contained in the report, alleging hardship for the constables. A letter to the C.P. from Mr. J. Rust, chairman of Q.S., defended the proposals as allowing a new elasticity of payment.
A strongly worded letter from Mr. N. Wilkinson, dated 7th Oct, commented on the working of the new scheme: in a serious charge of house-breaking at Washingley, the village constable did nothing - "is it worth their while to do anything?" - and whereas he, Mr. Wilkinson, had formerly advertised such cases in the 'Police Gazette' and even offered a reward for apprehension of the wanted men, he could no longer afford to do so. (See depositions - O. Hara case)
Date1851
CreatorNameHuntingdonshire Quarter Sessions records
RepositoryHuntingdonshire Archives
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