Metropolitan Police Act 1829
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The Metropolitan Police Act 1829 (10 Geo. 4. c. 44) is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom, introduced by Sir Robert Peel, which established the Metropolitan Police. This was to be responsible for policing the newly created Metropolitan Police District, which consisted of the City of Westminster and parts of Middlesex, Surrey, and Kent, within seven miles of Charing Cross, apart from the City of London. It replaced a previously more diverse system of parish constables and watchmen. It is one of the Metropolitan Police Acts 1829 to 1895.[lower-alpha 2]
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Act of Parliament | |
Long title | An Act for improving the Police in and near the Metropolis. |
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Citation | 10 Geo. 4. c. 44 |
Introduced by | Robert Peel |
Dates | |
Royal assent | 19 June 1829 |
Status: Amended | |
Text of statute as originally enacted | |
Text of the Metropolitan Police Act 1829 as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk. |
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