Forgery, Abolition of Punishment of Death Act 1832
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 |
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Territorial extent |
United Kingdom |
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Dates |
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Royal Assent |
16 August 1832 |
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Commencement |
16 August 1832 |
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Other legislation |
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Amended by |
Forgery Act 1837 |
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Status: Repealed |
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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])
See also
References
- Public General Statutes, London: J. Richards, 1832; page 857