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OFFENCES AGAINST THE PERSON ACT 1861 - SECT 54

Fraudulent abduction of a girl under age against the will of her father, &c.

54. Whosoever shall, by force, take away or detain against her will any woman,
of any age, with intent to marry or carnally know her, or to cause her to be
married or carnally known by any other person, shall be guilty of felony, and
being convicted thereof shall be liable ... to be kept in penal servitude for
any term not exceeding fourteen years ....

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