The Statute of Monopolies was an act of the Parliament of England notable as the first statutory expression of English patent law. Patents evolved from letters patent, issued by the monarch to grant monopolies over particular industries to skilled individuals with new techniques. Originally intended to strengthen England's economy by making it self-sufficient and promoting new industries, the system gradually became seen as a way to raise money without having to incur the public unpopularity of a tax. Elizabeth I particularly used the system extensively, issuing patents for common commodities such as starch and salt. Unrest eventually persuaded her to turn the administration of patents over to the common law courts, but her successor, James I, used it even more. Despite a committee established to investigate grievances and excesses, Parliament made several efforts to further curtail the monarch's power. The result was the Statute of Monopolies, passed on 29 May 1624.
The Suffragan Bishops Act 1534 is an Act of the Parliament of England that authorised the appointment of suffragan bishops in England and Wales. The tradition of appointing suffragans named after a town in the diocese other than the town the diocesan bishop is named after can be dated from this act.
The Coronation Oath Act 1688 is an Act of the Parliament of England. It was passed in 1689.
The Royal Mines Act 1688, sometimes referred to as the Mines Royal Act 1688, is an act of the Parliament of England.
The Tithe Act 1536 was an act of the Parliament of England.
The Sacrament Act 1547 is an Act of the Parliament of England.
The Ecclesiastical Leases Act 1571 was an Act of the Parliament of England.
The Oxford and Cambridge Act 1571 is an Act of the Parliament of England.
The Privilege of Parliament Act 1603 or the Parliamentary Privilege Act 1603 is an Act of the Parliament of England. It was passed following the imprisonment of Thomas Shirley MP for debt in the Fleet Prison.
The Crown Lands Act 1623 is an Act of the Parliament of England.
The Simony Act 1688 is an Act of the Parliament of England.
The Royal Mines Act 1693 is an Act of the Parliament of England.
The Distress for Rent Act 1689 is an Act of the Parliament of England. Its long title is "An Act for enabling the Sale of Goods distrained for Rent in case the Rent be not paid in a reasonable time."
The Meeting of Parliament Act 1694, also known as the Triennial Act 1694, is an Act of the Parliament of England. This Act is Chapter II Rot. Parl. pt. 1. nu. 2. The sections of the act still in force require that Parliament hold a session at least once every three years.
The Duchy of Lancaster Act 1779 was an Act of the Parliament of Great Britain.
The Duchy of Lancaster Act 1787 is an Act of the Parliament of Great Britain.
The Duchy of Cornwall Act 1844, sometimes called the Duchy of Cornwall Act 1844, is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.
The Sale of Offices Act 1551 is an Act of the Parliament of England. The Act is concerned with corruption in public office. It has been repealed completely in the United Kingdom since 2013, but only partly in the Republic of Ireland, where it makes it an offence to sell certain public offices, or to receive or agree to receive money for an office.
The Bank of England Act 1694, sometimes referred to as the Tonnage Act 1694, is an Act of the Parliament of England. It is one of the Bank of England Acts 1694 to 1892.
The Exchequer Court (Scotland) Act 1707 is an Act of the Parliament of Great Britain.
