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ACTroyal_assent1819 c. 8

Criminal Libel Act 1819

An Act for the more effectual Prevention and Punishment of blasphemous and seditious Libels.

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Introduced

29 Dec 1819

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Royal Assent

30 Dec 1819

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Act number1819 c. 8

Statusroyal_assent

Royal Assent30 Dec 1819

Published29 Dec 1819

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