Act of Parliament | |
Long title | An Act to extend the Hours of Polling at Parliamentary and Municipal Elections. |
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Citation | 48 & 49 Vict. c. 10 |
Territorial extent | United Kingdom |
Dates | |
Royal assent | 28 April 1885 |
Commencement | 14 August 1885 |
Repealed | 1 January 1940 (partial) |
Other legislation | |
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Repealed by | London Government Act 1939 |
Status: Partially repealed |
Elections (Hours of Poll) Act 1884 | |
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Act of Parliament | |
Long title | An Act to extend the Hours of Polling at Parliamentary and Municipal Elections in certain Boroughs. |
Citation | 47 & 48 Vict. c. 34 |
Dates | |
Repealed | 14 August 1885 |
Other legislation | |
Repealed by | Elections (Hours of Poll) Act 1885 |
Status: Repealed |
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