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Royal Assent
- When
- 7 June 1832
- Where
- Parliament
The Reform Act received royal assent on 7 June 1832, becoming law in the United Kingdom.
The Act, formally the Representation of the People Act 1832, was enacted to reform the electoral system in England and Wales. It expanded the male franchise but excluded women. The passage was achieved after political pressure and threats of peer creation.
Sources
- Reform Act 1832 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-12
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