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Abolition of imprisonment for Deer in England.

--By Sir Richard Bethell's Bankruptcy and Insolvency Bill, now become a law, imprisonment for debt is practically abolished in England and Wales. A debtor, even though he should wish it, will not be allowed to remain in prison beyond fourteen days.

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