Criminal Law Act 1827
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The Criminal Law Act 1827 (7 & 8 Geo. 4. c. 28) was an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom, applicable only to England and Wales. It abolished many obsolete procedural devices in English criminal law, particularly the benefit of clergy. It was repealed by the Criminal Law Act 1967.
Long title | An Act for further improving the Administration of Justice in Criminal Cases in England |
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Citation | 7 & 8 Geo. 4. c. 28 |
Territorial extent | England and Wales |
Dates | |
Royal assent | 21 June 1827 |
Commencement | 1 July 1827 |
Repealed | 1967 |
Other legislation | |
Repealed by | Criminal Law Act 1967 |
Status: Repealed | |
Text of statute as originally enacted |
The act has sixteen parts. Parts I - V concerned the formalities of pleading, Parts VI - VII abolished benefit of clergy, Parts VIII - X dealt with the punishment of felonies, Part XI created offences related to fraudulent certificates of indictment, Part XII covered criminal cases handled by the Court of Admiralty, Part XIII made provision for pardons, and Parts XIV - XVI were interpretation and jurisdiction provisions.
Similar provision was made for Ireland by the Criminal Law (Ireland) Act 1828 (9 Geo. 4. c. 54).