Episode 2 of 4
Passage of the Roman Catholic Relief Act
- When
- 1829
- Where
- Parliament of the United Kingdom
The Parliament of the United Kingdom passed the Roman Catholic Relief Act 1829, removing sacramental tests barring Catholics from Parliament and higher offices.
The Act, cited as 10 Geo. 4. c. 7, removed restrictions on Roman Catholics in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. It barred Catholics from Parliament and higher offices of the judiciary and state. The passage marked the chief moment of emancipation in Britain and Ireland.
Sources
- Roman Catholic Relief Act 1829 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-18
- Catholic emancipation Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-25
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