Prorogation Act 1867

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Prorogation Act 1867 [1]
Act of Parliament
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Parliament of the United Kingdom
Long title An Act to simplify the Forms of Prorogation during the Recess of Parliament.
Citation 30 & 31 Vict. c. 81
Territorial extent United Kingdom
Dates
Royal assent 12 August 1867
Status: Current legislation
Text of the Prorogation Act 1867 as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk.

The Prorogation Act 1867 (30 & 31 Vict. c. 81) is an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom which is still in force in the United Kingdom with amendments. [2]

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It was passed to simplify the forms of prorogation during a recess of Parliament. Prorogation is the period from the formal end of a parliamentary session to the opening of the next session. [3] The Act allowed the period of a prorogation to be extended to a day at least 14 days later.

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References

  1. ↑ The citation of this Act by this short title was authorised by the Short Titles Act 1896, section 1 and the first schedule.  Due to the repeal of those provisions it is now authorised by section 19(2) of the Interpretation Act 1978.
  2. ↑ "Prorogation Act 1867 (c.81)" . Retrieved 1 March 2008.
  3. ↑ Prorogation, UK Parliament
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