Sir George Jessel
- Events
- 1
- Episodes
- 5
- Years
- 1871
Every event in Historedia whose sources name Sir George Jessel, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.
Events and episodes
Trade Union Act 1871 legalises trade unions in the United Kingdom
1871Role: Solicitor General
- Bill Introduction
Leave to bring in the Trade Unions Bill was granted to key politicians on 14 February 1871, marking the start of the legislative process.
- Commons Committee and Split
The bill was committed to a committee which split it into two separate bills, including the Trades Unions Bill.
- Commons Passage
The amended Trade Unions Bill passed the House of Commons without amendments on 18 April 1871.
- Lords Amendments
The bill passed the House of Lords with amendments on 19 May 1871, requiring further consideration by the Commons.
- Royal Assent
The bill received royal assent on 29 June 1871, becoming law.
- Bill Introduction
Sources
- Trade Union Act 1871 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-19