# Criminal Libel Act 1819, Introduction: Introductory text


An Act for the more effectual Prevention and Punishment of blasphemous and seditious Libels.
[30th December 1819]

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Geo3and1Geo4/60/8/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/criminal-libel-act-1819/introduction
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