Act of Parliament | |
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Long title | An Act for more effectually providing for the Prosecution of Offences in England, and for other purposes. |
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Citation | 42 & 43 Vict. c. 22 |
Territorial extent | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland |
Dates | |
Royal assent | 3 July 1879 |
Commencement | 1 January 1880 [2] |
Other legislation | |
Repealed by | Prosecution of Offences Act 1979, s 11 & Sch 2 |
Status: Repealed | |
Text of statute as originally enacted |
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