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Passage of the Metropolitan Police Act
- When
- 1829
- Where
- Parliament
Parliament passed the Metropolitan Police Act in 1829, enabling the formation of the Metropolitan Police Service by Robert Peel.
The Metropolitan Police Act was passed by Parliament in 1829, providing the legal framework for the establishment of the Metropolitan Police Service. This act allowed Peel to create a centralized police force for London, distinct from previous local policing arrangements.
Sources
- Scotland Yard Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-26
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