Act of Parliament | |
Long title | An Act concerning the Forging of the King's Sign Manual, Signet and Privy Seal. |
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Citation | 27 Hen. 8. c. 2 |
Territorial extent | Kingdom of England |
Dates | |
Royal assent | 14 April 1536 |
Repealed | 28 July 1863 |
Other legislation | |
Amended by | Treason Act 1553 |
Repealed by | Statute Law Revision Act 1863 |
Status: Repealed |
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