# Accessories and Abettors Act 1861

24 & 25 Vict. c. 94 · enacted 6 August 1861 · revised to 1 February 1991

An Act to consolidate and amend the Statute Law of England and Ireland relating to Accessories to and Abettors of indictable Offences.

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## Introductory text

An Act to consolidate and amend the Statute Law of England and Ireland relating to Accessories to and Abettors of indictable Offences.
[6th August 1861]

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## As to abettors in misdemeanors:

## 8 Abettors in misdemeanors.

Whosoever shall aid, abet, counsel, or procure the commission of any indictable offence , whether the same be an offence at common law or by virtue of any Act passed or to be passed, shall be liable to be tried, indicted, and punished as a principal offender.

## As to other matters:

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## 10 Act not to extend to Scotland.

Nothing in this Act contained shall extend to Scotland, . . .

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