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OFFENCES AGAINST THE PERSON ACT 1861 - SECT 55

Forcible abduction of any woman with intent to marry or carnally know her, &c.

55. Whosoever shall unlawfully take or cause to be taken any unmarried girl,
being under the age of sixteen years out of the possession and against the
will of her father or mother, or of any other person having the lawful care or
charge of her, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and being convicted thereof
shall be liable, at the discretion of the court, to be imprisoned for any term
not exceeding two years ....

Abduction of a girl under sixteen years of age.



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