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.
Provisions 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.
Section 3 of the act requires the consent of the Secretary of State to prosecute someone under the act if they are not a British subject.
Subsequent developments In section 7 of the act, the words "as respects India, means the Governor General and" were repealed by section 1(1) of, and part VII of schedule 1 to, the Statute Law (Repeals) Act 1976, which came into force on 27 May 1976.
See also Offences at Sea Act 1799 Piracy Act 1837
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References Paterson, William (ed). "Territorial Waters Jurisdiction Act, 1878". The Practical Statutes of the Session 1878. Law Times Office. London. 1878. Pages 341 to 346.
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