Defence of the Realm Act 1798

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Defence of the Realm Act 1798
Act of Parliament
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Long title An Act to enable His Majesty more effectually to provide for the Defence and Security of the Realm during the present War, and for indemnifying Persons who may suffer in their Property by such Measures as may be necessary for that Purpose.
Citation 38 Geo. 3. c. 27
Territorial extent  Great Britain
Dates
Royal assent 5 April 1798
Commencement 5 April 1798 [a]
Repealed21 August 1871
Other legislation
Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1871
Relates to
Status: Repealed
Text of statute as originally enacted

The Defence of the Realm Act 1798 (38 Geo. 3. c. 27) was an act passed by the Parliament of Great Britain "to enable His Majesty more effectually to provide for the Defence and Security of the Realm during the present War, and for indemnifying Persons who may suffer in their Property by such Measures as may be necessary for that Purpose". [1]

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Subsequent developments

The whole act was repealed by section 1 of, and the schedule to, the Statute Law Revision Act 1871 (34 & 35 Vict. c. 116).

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References

  1. "Defence of the Realm Act 1798" . vLex. vLex Justis Limited Al. Retrieved 10 March 2023.