This record is free to all users Monarch GEORGE III Year 1787 Title 27 Geo. III, c. 40, Description An Act for the better Execution of the Law and Preservation of the Peace within Counties at large. Classification Law and order - Lord Lieutenant and Council may divide counties into districts and appoint one chief constable per district, salary £50 p.a., to have 16 sub-constables at £10-12 p.a., general (petty) sessions eight times p.a., Lord Lieutenant to appoint barrister (of 6-plus years' experience and not an MP) at £300 p.a. to assist JPs; statute to last 3 years [j] Login or Sign up to save records to your list Perform Another Search Are you sure you want to buy this record? > credits (or if a member credits) >0 credits in your wallet Buy with credits Cancel