Fatal Accidents Act 1846
The Fatal Accidents Act 1846 (9 & 10 Vict. c. 93), commonly known as Lord Campbell's Act, was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom, that, for the first time in England and Wales, allowed relatives of people killed by the wrongdoing of others to recover damages.
| Act of Parliament | |
| Long title | An Act for compensating the Families of Persons killed by Accidents. |
|---|---|
| Citation | 9 & 10 Vict. c. 93 |
| Introduced by | John Campbell, 1st Baron Campbell (Lords) |
| Territorial extent | England and Wales |
| Dates | |
| Royal assent | 26 August 1846 |
| Commencement | 1 August 1846 |
| Repealed | 1 September 1976 |
| Other legislation | |
| Repealed by | Fatal Accidents Act 1976 |
| Relates to | Deodands Act 1846 |
Status: Repealed | |
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