Forgery, Abolition of Punishment of Death Act 1832
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Long title | An Act for abolishing the Punishment of Death in certain Cases of Forgery |
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Citation | 2&3 Will.4 c. 123 |
Territorial extent | United Kingdom |
Dates | |
Royal assent | 16 August 1832 |
Commencement | 16 August 1832 |
Other legislation | |
Amended by | Forgery Act 1837 |
Status: Repealed |
The Forgery, Abolition of Punishment of Death Act 1832 (2&3 Will.4 c. 123) was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. It abolished the death penalty for all offences of forgery,[1] except for forging wills and certain powers of attorney.[2] (The exception was abolished in 1837.[3])
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References[]
- ^ Section 1
- ^ Section 2
- ^ Forgery Act 1837 (7 Will.4 & 1 Vict. c. 84), section 1
- Public General Statutes, London: J. Richards, 1832; page 857
Categories:
- United Kingdom Acts of Parliament 1832
- Anti–death penalty laws
- Forgery