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Passage of the Coercion Act

When
1881
Where
Parliament of the United Kingdom
Part of
Forster introduces the Coercion Bill for Ireland in the Commons

The bill passed, enabling the arrest without trial of persons reasonably suspected of crime and conspiracy.

The bill passed, among its provisions being one enabling the Irish government to arrest without trial persons reasonably suspected of crime and conspiracy. This act, known as the Coercion Act 1881, allowed for internment without trial of those suspected of involvement in the Land War.

Sources

  1. William Edward Forster Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-09
  2. Protection of Persons and Property (Ireland) Act 1881 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-29

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