National legislation in Europe relating to Gypsies, Travellers & Roma in European Countries collected by Sir Angus Fraser
Details
Type of record: Archive
Title: National legislation in Europe relating to Gypsies, Travellers & Roma in European Countries collected by Sir Angus Fraser
Classmark: BC MS Rom/Fraser/B/5
Date(s): 1603 -1994
Language: French; German; Latin
Size and medium: 1 box
Persistent link: https://explore.library.leeds.ac.uk/special-collections-explore/621475
Collection group(s): Gypsy, Traveller and Roma Collections
Description
Original and photocopies of documents (statutes and court cases) concerning national laws in England, Scotland, Ireland, France and Germany relating to Gypsies, Travellers & Roma.
1) Typescript report by Council of Europe, (1994) "Statut des Rom (Tsiganes) au regarde des legislations nationales en Europe."
2) Photocopies of declarations in a case involving, "Tinkers," Banff, Scotland, (1752).
3) Photocopies of documents relating to case involving "German Gipsies," in Dunblane, Scotland. (1906).
4)Photocopies of documents concerning the arrival of "Gypsies from Macedonia," [Roma] in the South East of England, (Dec1904-Feb 1905)
5) Extract from DD. NN. Imperatorum Caesarum Augustorum; photocopy of Decree (1551)
6) 6 original copies of German laws concerning Roma (1710-1863); many enclosed with handwritten or typescript notes by Fraser.
7) Original copies of 19 pieces of UK/French legislation with reference to vagrancy, poor relief, "Egypcians" [Gypsies and Travellers], New Forest Act, Planning Law, Public Health, Public Order and Caravan Sites Act. (1603-1980).
System of arrangement
As per original order.
Access and usage
Reproduction
Access
This material is not subject to restrictions under Data Protection or other relevant legislation that might limit access. However, other protections, such as donor conditions or conservation considerations, may still apply where advised.
Some parts of this collection are in copyright. Photocopies or digital images of the material in copyright can be supplied for private study purposes only. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain the copyright holder’s permission for reproduction of copyright material for purposes other than research or private study. Guidance is available on tracing copyright status and ownership.