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Royal Assent
- When
- 28 August 1833
- Where
- Palace of Westminster
King William IV granted royal assent to the Slavery Abolition Act on 28 August 1833, completing the legislative process.
The bill received royal assent on 28 August 1833, following its passage through the House of Commons and House of Lords. This assent was required for the bill to become law. The Act came into force the following year, on 1 August 1834, marking the beginning of the abolition of slavery in the British Empire.
Sources
- Slavery Abolition Act 1833 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-19
- Parliament of the United Kingdom Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-26
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