The Petition of Right [1627] (c. 1)

VI and that Soldiers have been dispersed in divers Counties, and Inhabitants compelled to receive them. E+W

And whereas of late great Companies of Souldiers and Marriners have been dispersed into divers Counties of the Realme, and the inhabitants against their wills have been compelled to receive them into their houses, and there to suffer them to sojourne against the Lawes and Customes of this Realme and to the great grievance and vexacion of the people.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1 S. 6 restricted by Army Act 1955 (c. 18), s. 164 and Air Force Act 1955 (c. 19), s. 164