This severe provision was, however, repealed after the fall of Robespierre.
By the Naturalization Act of 1870 this clause is virtually repealed with regard to all persons who obtain certificate of naturalization.
The acts imposing fines for recusancy, repealed in 1650, were later executed with great severity.
This act came into force on January 5, 1817, and was to have remained in force until August 1, 1818, but was repealed by 58 Geo.
As far as I know none has ever been either amended or repealed.
