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32 unusual facts about Acts of Parliament in the United Kingdom


11th Parliament of Great Britain

By tradition, a parliament passes only one public "act" per session, albeit an act with multiple chapters.

1853 in Scotland

12 August — Licensing (Scotland) Act (known after its sponsor as the 'Forbes Mackenzie Act') regulates the supply of intoxicating beverages.

Administration of Justice Act 1977

The Administration of Justice Act 1977 (c 38) is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.

Aliens Act 1826

The Aliens Act 1826 was an Act of Parliament that required immigrants to inform the Secretary of State or the Chief Secretary of Ireland of their place of residence twice a year.

Apportionment Act 1820

The Apportionment Act 1820 (1 Geo 4 c 108) was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.

Burn Bridge

Some reaches of this river which passes through Burn Bridge are protected with associated SSSIs and SINCs, and freshwater fish and crayfish are protected under various Acts.

Caravan Sites and Control of Development Act 1960

The Caravan Sites and Control of Development Act 1960 was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that regulated caravan sites.

Cathedral Statutes Act 1707

The Cathedral Statutes Act 1707 (6 Ann c 75) was an Act of the Parliament of Great Britain.

Cestui que Vie Act 1707

The Cestui que Vie Act 1707 (6 Ann c 72) is an Act of the Parliament of Great Britain.

Chelsea Hospital Act 1843

The Chelsea Hospital Act 1843 (6 & 7 Vict c 31) is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.

Child Poverty Act 2010

The Child Poverty Act 2010 is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom ‘to set targets relating to the eradication of child poverty, and to make other provision about child poverty’.

Diplomatic Privileges Act 1708

The Diplomatic Privileges Act 1708 (7 Ann c 12) was an Act of the Parliament of Great Britain.

Disability Discrimination Act 2005

The Disability Discrimination Act 2005 (c 13) is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.

Health and Morals of Apprentices Act 1802

The Health and Morals of Apprentices Act 1802 (42 Geo III c.73), sometimes known as the Factory Act 1802, was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom designed to improve conditions for apprentices working in cotton mills.

Hereditary Revenues Act 1856

The Hereditary Revenues Act 1856 (19 & 20 Vict c 43) was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.

Horserace Betting and Olympic Lottery Act 2004

The Horserace Betting and Olympic Lottery Act 2004 (c 25) is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.

Household Waste Recycling Act 2003

The Household Waste Recycling Act 2003 (c 29) is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.

Investment Exchanges and Clearing Houses Act 2006

The Investment Exchanges and Clearing Houses Act 2006 (c 55) is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.

Malvern Hills Act 1995

Malvern Hills Act 1995 is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that governs the use of the geographical area known as the Malvern Hills located at and near the town of Malvern, Worcestershire, England.

Northern Ireland Assembly Elections Act 2003

The Northern Ireland Assembly Elections Act 2003 (c 3) is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.

Ouse Valley Railway

An Act of Parliament was needed to construct the line.

Port of Felixstowe

The port is operated by the Felixstowe Dock and Railway Company which was set up under an Act of Parliament, the Felixstowe Railway and Pier Act 1875 and so, is one of the few limited companies in the UK that do not have the word "Limited" in their name.

Presentation of Benefices Act 1713

The Presentation of Benefices Act 1713 (13 Ann c 13) was an Act of the Parliament of Great Britain.

Queen Anne's Bounty Act 1707

The Queen Anne's Bounty Act 1707 (6 Ann c 54) was an Act of the Parliament of Great Britain.

Ship Money Act 1640

The Ship Money Act 1640 (16 Car 1 c 14) was an Act of the Parliament of England.

Statute Law Revision and Civil Procedure Act 1881

The Statute Law Revision and Civil Procedure Act 1881 (44 & 45 Vict c 59) is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.

Supreme Court of Judicature Act 1899

The Supreme Court of Judicature Act 1899 (62 & 63 Vict c 6) was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.

Supreme Court of Judicature Act 1902

The Supreme Court of Judicature Act 1902 (2 Edw 7 c 31) was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.

Supreme Court of Judicature Act 1910

The Supreme Court of Judicature Act 1910 (10 Edw 7 & 1 Geo 5 c 12) was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.

Truck Act 1940

The Truck Act 1940 (3 & 4 Geo 6 c 38) was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.

Waste and Emissions Trading Act 2003

The Waste and Emissions Trading Act 2003 (c 33) is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.

Worsted Act 1776

The Worsted Act 1776 (17 Geo 3 c 11) was an Act of the Parliament of Great Britain.


Indecency with Children Act 1960

The Indecency with Children Act 1960 was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that expanded English criminal law in relation to sexual acts with minors.

Partnership Act 1890

The Partnership Act 1890 (c. 39) is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom, which governs the rights and duties of people who carry on business in common with a view to profit.

Trade Boards Act 1918

The Trade Boards Act 1918 (c 32) was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that heavily shaped the post-World War I system of UK labour law, particularly regarding collective bargaining and the establishment of minimum wages.