Episode 2 of 2
Introduction of the Coercion Bill
- When
- 24 January 1881
- Where
- House of Commons
Forster introduced the Protection of Person and Property (Ireland) Bill in the House of Commons on 24 January 1881, calling it a painful duty.
On 24 January 1881, William Edward Forster introduced a new Coercion Bill in the Commons. In his speech, he declared the introduction to be the most painful duty he had ever had to perform. The bill was intended to deal with the growth of the Land League.
Sources
- William Edward Forster Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-09
- Protection of Persons and Property (Ireland) Act 1881 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-29
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