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Status: Repealed | |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])
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ 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
