Debtors Act 1869
The Debtors Act 1869 (32 & 33 Vict. c. 62) was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland that aimed to reform the powers of courts to detain debtors.
| Act of Parliament | |
Parliament of the United Kingdom | |
| Long title | An Act for the Abolition of Imprisonment for Debt, for the punishment of fraudulent debtors, and for other purposes. |
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| Citation | 32 & 33 Vict. c. 62 |
| Territorial extent | Does not extend to Scotland or Ireland |
| Dates | |
| Royal assent | 9 August 1869 |
| Other legislation | |
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Status: Amended | |
| Text of statute as originally enacted | |
| Revised text of statute as amended | |
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