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Royal Assent
- When
- 29 May 1868
- Where
- United Kingdom
The Capital Punishment Amendment Act 1868 received royal assent on 29 May 1868, ending public executions for murder in the United Kingdom.
The act received royal assent on 29 May 1868, putting an end to public executions for murder in the United Kingdom. This legislative change followed recommendations from the Royal Commission on Capital Punishment 1864-1866.
Sources
- Capital Punishment Amendment Act 1868 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-20
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