http://www.legislation.gov.uk/apgb/Geo1/8/24/section/5Piracy Act 1721 (repealed 5.11.1993)An Act for the more effectual suppressing of Piracy.1978-06-01texttext/xmlenStatute Law Database2011-05-261993-11-055F2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .