http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Vict/33-34/90/section/28
Foreign Enlistment Act 1870
An Act to regulate the conduct of Her Majesty’s Subjects during the Existence of Hostilities between Foreign States with which Her Majesty is at peace.
1978-06-01
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28 Indemnity of officers.

Subject to the provisions of this Act providing for the award of damages in certain cases in respect of the seizure or detention of a ship by the Court of Admiralty no damages shall be payable, and no officer or local authority shall be responsible, either civilly or criminally, in respect of the seizure or detention of any ship in pursuance of this Act.