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Powers of the Crown and Parliament in the mutiny bill debate
In a lengthy discussion the Lords debated continuing certain powers, arguing they would be pointless without execution and fearing public alarm. Names of peers are given as speakers. The session covered an emotion filled exchange over Articles of War and desertion penalties, ending with passage of the mutiny bill by a large majority and a forthcoming report.
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London
Lord Trever
Earl of Sunderland
Lord North and Grey
Wiscount Townshend
Torrington
Earl Coningsby
Trevor
Morel
Grey
Harcaste
Carteret