Republic of Ireland
The common law offence of larceny was abolished on 1 August 2002. However, proceedings for larceny committed before its abolition are not affected by this.
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Famous quotes containing the words republic and/or ireland:
“Our great Republic is a government of laws and not of men. Here, the people rule.”
—Gerald R. Ford (b. 1913)
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—W.E.B. (William Edward Burghardt)