The Territorial Waters Jurisdiction Act 1878 (41 & 42 Vict. c. 73) is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It is still in force. It codifies the law relating to offences committed in the territorial waters of the United Kingdom, including crimes committed on foreign ships. Under section 7 of the Act, the applicable law is the law of England and Wales, even if the offence is committed off the coast of Scotland or Northern Ireland.
Paterson, William (ed). "Territorial Waters Jurisdiction Act, 1878". The Practical Statutes of the Session 1878. Law Times Office. London. 1878. Pages 341 to 346.
Text of the Territorial Waters Jurisdiction Act 1878 as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk.
^This short title was given to this Act by section 1 of this Act.
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