Vagrancy Act 1898
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The Vagrancy Act 1898 (61 & 62 Vict. c. 39) was a piece of legislation in England and Wales that criminalised men who lived off the earnings of prostitution (pimping) and who solicited in public places. The bill was generally viewed as successful in its impact, leading to the similar Immoral Traffic (Scotland) Act.[citation needed]
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Act of Parliament | |
Long title | An Act to amend the Vagrancy Act, 1824 |
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Citation | 61 & 62 Vict. c. 39 |
Introduced by | Sir Matthew Ridley, Home Secretary |
Territorial extent | England and Wales |
Dates | |
Royal assent | 12 August 1898 |
Repealed | 2003 |
Other legislation | |
Amends | Vagrancy Act 1824 |
Relates to | Criminal Law Amendment Act 1912 |
Status: Repealed | |
Text of statute as originally enacted |
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