9781334761232 - A Digest of the Proceedings and Reports of the Committee of London Merchants for Reform of the Board of Customs (Classic Reprint) de Customs, Committee For Reform O... (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book presents evidence from a select committee of the House of Commons, which investigated the Board of Customs and its management of the public revenue between 1850-51. The committee heard evidence from members of the public, merchants, and Customs officials, which exposed widespread abuse of power, neglect of duty, and corruption. The book includes many extracts from the evidence, which highlights the excessive powers given to unelected officials, leading to illegal and oppressive actions, including arrests, seizures of goods, and excessive fines. The author argues that the public is ill-served by the Customs Board, and reform is necessary to ensure fair and effective management of their responsibilities in the collection of public revenue. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.