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Penalty on constables for neglect of duty
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16. Every constable acting within the limits of the special Act who is guilty of any neglect or violation of his duty as a constable, and convicted thereof before two justices, shall be liable to a penalty not exceeding ten pounds, the amount of which penalty may be deducted from the salary or wages due to him or to become due to him, or, in the discretion of the justices before whom he is convicted, he may lawfully be imprisoned for any time not exceeding one month, with or without hard labour.
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