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Legal Terms -Desuetude
Itis the state of a phrase or measure of law that has become obsolete over time. The Treason Act of 1351, for instance, is still in effect today. The King's companion, the King's eldest daughter if she were single (even if she were to consent), or the wife of the King's eldest son and heir are all considered to have committed high treason under this Act. It can be argued that although if these offenses are still covered by statutes, they have devolved into servitude and, as a result, are no longer upholdable in court. English courts could apply the death penalty for crimes of treason until section 36 of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 came into effect.
Itis the state of a phrase or measure of law that has become obsolete over time. The Treason Act of 1351, for instance, is still in effect today. The King's companion, the King's eldest daughter if she were single (even if she were to consent), or the wife of the King's eldest son and heir are all considered to have committed high treason under this Act. It can be argued that although if these offenses are still covered by statutes, they have devolved into servitude and, as a result, are no longer upholdable in court. English courts could apply the death penalty for crimes of treason until section 36 of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 came into effect.
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