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Royal Assent
- When
- 25 March 1807
- Where
- Royal Court
The Slave Trade Act 1807 received royal assent from King George III on 25 March 1807.
This act prohibited the Atlantic slave trade in the British Empire. It took effect on 1 May 1807. The legislation was a result of efforts by abolitionists and a sizeable faction in Parliament, marking a significant legal shift.
Sources
- Slave Trade Act 1807 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-02
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