# Forfeiture Act 1982, Introduction: Introductory text

Extent: E+W+S

An Act to provide for relief for persons guilty of unlawful killing from forfeiture of inheritance and other rights; to enable such persons to apply for financial provision out of the deceased’s estate; to provide for the question whether pension and social security benefits have been forfeited to be determined by the Social Security Commissioners; and for connected purposes.
[13th July 1982]

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1982/34/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/forfeiture-act-1982/introduction
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