The Contagious Diseases Act

The case of Mary Ann Whiting the prostitute summoned to show cause why she should not submit to examination under the Contagious Act (diseases) was resumed but neither the defendant nor any person on her behalf was in attendance.

Evidence was given to show that although the defendant did not attend on the day when the case was set down for hearing in consequence of ill health she was found in a public house on the following evening.

Inspector Capon gave evidence showing that the defendant was given up to prostitution and the Magistrates made the necessary order for three months.

1870.