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Poor Act 1562
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The Poor Act 1562 or Act for the Relief of the Poor[1] was a law passed in England under Queen Elizabeth I (5 Eliz. 1. c. 3). It is a part of the Tudor Poor Laws.
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Act of Parliament | |
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Long title | An Act for the relief of the poor. |
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Citation | 5 Eliz. 1. c. 3 |
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Royal assent | 10 April 1563 |
Other legislation | |
Repealed by | Vagabonds Act 1572 |
Status: Repealed | |
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It extended the Poor Act 1555. It further provided that those who refused, after exhortation by the bishop, to contribute to poor relief could be bound over by a justice of the peace and assessed fines.[2]