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Expunging Criminal Records in the Regency Era

Posted on June 22, 2026 by Regina Jeffers

A reader recently wrote to ask me what I knew of expunging criminal records during the Regency Era. In truth, I knew some, but not all of the ins and out of this process. Question from a Reader: Was expungement … Continue reading →

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Excommunication and the Order of the Ecclesiastical Courts in Regency England

Posted on October 10, 2025 by Regina Jeffers

First, let us define “excommunication” in general terms. Excommunication is an institutional act of religious censure used to deprive, suspend, or limit membership in a religious community or to restrict certain rights within it, in particular those of being in communion with other members of … Continue reading →

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Barristers and Solicitors During the Regency Era

Posted on May 29, 2020 by Regina Jeffers

Previously, I did a post about barristers, solicitors, and lawyers, but I have had a few questions come up since then, so I am going to repeat some of what I had written back on April 12, 2017, but add … Continue reading →

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