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Slave Trade Act, 1876

SLAVE TRADE ACT 1876

CHAPTER XLVI.

An Act for more effectually punishing Offences against Laws relating to the Slave Trade. [1] [11th August 1876.]

[Recitals of 32 & 33 Vict. c. 98; 28 & 29 Vict. c. 17.] And whereas the several Princes and States in India in alliance with Her Majesty have no connexions, engagements, or communications with Foreign Powers, and the subjects of such Princes and States are, when residing or being in the places herein-after referred to, entitled to the protection of the British Government, and receive such protection equally with the subjects of Her Majesty:

[1 Short title, “ The Slave Trade Act, 1876. ” See 59 & 60 Vict. c. 14.