Ballot Act 1872
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The Ballot Act 1872[1] (35 & 36 Vict. c. 33) was an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that introduced the requirement for parliamentary and local government elections in the United Kingdom to be held by secret ballot.[2][3][4] The act abolished the traditional hustings system of nomination and election in Britain.[5]
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Long title | An Act to amend the Law relating to Procedure at Parliamentary and Municipal Elections. |
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Citation | 35 & 36 Vict. c. 33 |
Introduced by | Edward Aldam Leatham |
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Royal assent | 18 July 1872 |
Commencement | 18 July 1872 |
Expired | 31 December 1880 |
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Status: Repealed | |
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