Episode 5 of 5

Royal Assent

When
29 June 1871
Where
Royal Assent
Part of
Trade Union Act 1871 legalises trade unions in the United Kingdom

The bill received royal assent on 29 June 1871, becoming law.

After being agreed to by the House of Lords on 20 June, the bill was granted royal assent on 29 June 1871. This formalised the legalisation of trade unions in the United Kingdom.

Sources

  1. Trade Union Act 1871 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-19

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