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An Act to Ameliorate the condition of Slaves and Free Persons of Colour.
1827
Bermuda
An Act for further improving the condition of the Slave Population in the Island of St. Christopher.
1828
St. Christopher
An Act for the Abolition of the present Court of King’s Bench and Grand Sessions; to substitute a Court of King’s Bench in lieu thereof; and to extend to Slaves the benefit of Trial therein, in cases of a higher nature than Misdemeanors.
1829
Tobago
An Act to amend, consolidate and bring into one Act, the several Laws relating to Slaves, and for giving them further protection and security, and for suspending several Acts and Clauses of Acts therein mentioned, and for other purposes.
1829
Bahamas
Second Supplementary Ordinance to His Majesty’s Order in Council, establishing a Consolidated Slave Law.
1830
St. Lucia
An Act to consolidate and amend the Laws relating to Slaves.
1831
Dominica
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