Arson in royal dockyards
Arson in royal dockyards and armories was a criminal offence in the United Kingdom and the British Empire. It was among the last offences that were punishable by capital punishment in the United Kingdom. The crime was created by the Dockyards etc. Protection Act 1772 (12 Geo. 3. c. 24) passed by the Parliament of Great Britain, which was designed to prevent arson and sabotage against vessels, dockyards, and arsenals of the Royal Navy.
| Act of Parliament | |
Parliament of Great Britain | |
| Long title | An Act for the better securing and preserving His Majesty's Dock Yards, Magazines, Ships, Ammunition, and Stores. |
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| Citation | 12 Geo. 3. c. 24 |
| Introduced by | Sir Charles Whitworth |
| Territorial extent | British Empire |
| Dates | |
| Royal assent | 16 April 1772 |
| Commencement | 21 January 1772 |
| Repealed | 14 October 1971 |
| Other legislation | |
| Repealed by | Criminal Damage Act 1971 |
Status: Repealed | |
| Text of statute as originally enacted | |
It remained one of the few capital offences after reform of the death penalty in 1861, and remained in effect even after the death penalty was permanently abolished for murder in 1969. However, it was eliminated by the Criminal Damage Act 1971.
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