Chester and Cheshire (Constituencies) Act 1542
The Chester and Cheshire (Constituencies) Act 1542 (34 & 35 Hen. 8. c. 13) is the act of Parliament allowing the county palatine of Cheshire in the Kingdom of England to be represented in the Parliament of England. The act was approved by royal assent of Henry VIII on 12 May 1543 and commenced into law on 1 October 1543. It was formally repealed by the Representation of the People Act 1948.
| Act of Parliament | |
Parliament of England | |
| Long title | An Act for Knights and Burgesses to have Places in the Parliament for the County Palatine and City of Chester |
|---|---|
| Citation | 34 & 35 Hen. 8. c. 13 |
| Territorial extent | Kingdom of England |
| Dates | |
| Royal assent | 12 May 1543 |
| Commencement | 1 October 1543 |
| Repealed | 30 July 1948 |
| Other legislation | |
| Repealed by | Representation of the People Act 1948 |
Status: Repealed | |
| Text of statute as originally enacted | |
The earldom of Chester is traditionally vested in the sovereign's eldest son upon his crowning as Prince of Wales.
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