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Slave Trade Act 1843 
Summary
The Slave Trade Act 1843[1] (6 & 7 Vict. c. 98) was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom "for the more effectual Suppression of the Slave Trade."
| Act of Parliament | |
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| Long title | An Act for the more effectual Suppression of the Slave Trade. |
|---|---|
| Citation | 6 & 7 Vict. c. 98 |
| Dates | |
| Royal assent | 24 August 1843 |
Status: Amended | |
| Text of statute as originally enacted | |
| Text of the Slave Trade Act 1843 as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk. | |
See also edit
References edit
- ^ 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.
External links edit
- Text of the Slave Trade Act 1843
- Commentary on the Slave Trade Act 1843 by the Anti-Slavery Society