Slave Trade Act 1824
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 VI Sess. 1 c. 113 |
Introduced by | Earl of Liverpool |
Territorial extent | British Empire |
Dates | |
Royal assent | 24 June 1824 |
Text of the Slave Trade Act 1824 as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk. |
The Slave Trade Act 1824 was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom to "amend and consolidate the Laws relating to the Abolition of the Slave Trade".
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.
See also[]
- Slave Trade Acts
- Slave Trade Act 1788
- Slave Trade Act 1807
- Slavery Abolition Act 1833
- Slave Trade Act 1843
- Slave Trade Act 1873
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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- Abolitionism in the United Kingdom
- United Kingdom Acts of Parliament 1824
- Slave trade legislation
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