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In the Shadow of the Gallows: Criminal Law and Capital Punishment in Prince Edward Island, 1769-1941
This history recounts vivid stories of crime and its impact on Island society, including the Island's 11 cases of capital punishment. The author traces the struggle to balance crime control with fairness to accused persons, and the legal and moral complexities of capital punishment.
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First published January 1, 1998
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