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The Benefit of Clergy Act 1402 (4 Hen. 4. c. 3) was an Act passed during the reign of Henry IV of England by the Parliament of England.[1] It abolished compurgation for high treason and theft.
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Act of Parliament | |
Long title | An Act for confirming the Liberties of the Church and Clergy. |
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Citation | 4 Hen. 4. c. 3 |
Territorial extent | |
Dates | |
Royal assent | 25 November 1402 |
Repealed | 10 August 1872 |
Other legislation | |
Repealed by | Statute Law Revision (Ireland) Act 1872 |
Status: Repealed | |
Text of statute as originally enacted |
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