Slave Trade Act 1824
The Slave Trade Act 1824 (5 Geo. 4. c. 113) is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom to "amend and consolidate the Laws relating to the Abolition of the Slave Trade".
| Act of Parliament | |
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| Long title | An Act to amend and consolidate the Laws relating to the Abolition of the Slave Trade. |
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| Citation | 5 Geo. 4. c. 113 |
| Introduced by | Earl of Liverpool |
| Dates | |
| Royal assent | 24 June 1824 |
| Text of statute as originally enacted | |
| Text of the Slave Trade Act 1824 as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk. | |
Section 9 of this Act created a capital offence. The sentence was reduced to transportation for life by section 1 of the Punishment of Offences Act 1837.
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References
- The citation of this Act by this short title was authorised by the Short Titles Act 1896, section 1 and the first schedule. Due to the repeal of those provisions it is now authorised by section 19(2) of the Interpretation Act 1978.
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