Typescript copy of article by [James Connolly?] entitled 'Courtsmartial and Revolution' which discusses the British goverment's proposal to bring in legislation called the "Defence of the Realm Consolidation Act",

1914 Dec. 19.
Bibliographic Details
Main Creator: Connolly, James, 1868-1916
Summary:Connolly explains the ramifications of such an act being implemented as it gives the "military authorities power to arrest civilians and try them by Courtsmartial to inflict the death penalty or any lesser sentence". Connolly elaborates further and says that this legislation effectively "establishes Martial Law as the law of the land".
In collection: William O'Brien (1881-1968) Papers, 1898-1969
Format: Manuscript
Language:English
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Notes:Physical description: 1 item (8 pages).
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Typescript copy of article by [James Connolly?] entitled 'Courtsmartial and Revolution' which discusses the British goverment's proposal to bring in legislation called the "Defence of the Realm Consolidation Act",

1914 Dec. 19.
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Bibliographic Details
In Collection: William O'Brien (1881-1968) Papers, 1898-1969
Description:Connolly explains the ramifications of such an act being implemented as it gives the "military authorities power to arrest civilians and try them by Courtsmartial to inflict the death penalty or any lesser sentence". Connolly elaborates further and says that this legislation effectively "establishes Martial Law as the law of the land".
Main Creator: Connolly, James, 1868-1916
Language:English
Extent:1 item (8 pages).
Format:Manuscript
Call Number: MS 13,944/1/38 (Manuscripts Reading Room)
Rights:Reproduction rights owned by the National Library of Ireland.