Treason Act 1695 (c. 3)

VI Such Limitation not to extend to Assassination of the King. E+W

[X1 Always provided and excepted that if any Person or Persons whatsoever shall bee guilty of designing endeavouring or attempting any Assassination on the Body of the King by Poyson or otherwise such Person or Persons may bee prosecuted at any time notwithstanding the aforesaid Limitation;]

Editorial Information

X1 annexed to the Original Act in a separate Schedule.