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The Treason Act 1442 (20 Hen. 6. c. 3) was an Act of the Parliament of England. It made it high treason for any Welshman to "drive, bring, carry away, or withhold" any Englishman or any Englishman's horse, cattle or goods.[1]
| Act of Parliament | |
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| Long title | It shall be high treason for Welshmen to take and carry away Englishmen or their goods into Wales, or there to withhold them |
|---|---|
| Citation | 20 Hen. 6. c. 3 |
| Dates | |
| Royal assent | 27 March 1442 |
| Commencement | 25 January 1442 |
| Other legislation | |
| Amended by | 27 Hen. 6. c. 4 |
Status: Expired | |
| Treason Act 1448 | |
|---|---|
| Act of Parliament | |
| |
| Long title | A rehearsal and confirmation for three years of the statute of 26 Hen. Vi. cap. 3. provided against Welshmen that take any Englishmen, their goods and chattels, and carry them into Wales. |
| Citation | 27 Hen. 6. c. 4 |
| Dates | |
| Royal assent | 16 July 1449 |
| Commencement | 12 February 1449 |
| Repealed | 10 August 1872 |
| Other legislation | |
| Repealed by | Statute Law Revision (Ireland) Act 1872 |
Status: Repealed | |
The Act was due to expire after six years, but was renewed for a further six years by the Treason Act 1448 (27 Hen. 6. c. 4), after which it was allowed to expire.[2]
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