Forfeiture Act 1982
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Under the English common law rule known as the 'forfeiture rule', a person who has unlawfully killed another is barred from acquiring any benefit as a consequence of the killing, and all inheritance and other rights are normally forfeit. The Forfeiture Act 1982 (c. 34) is an Act of Parliament of the United Kingdom which allows the court to relax or to set aside operation of the rigid common law rule where "the justice of the case" so requires (other than to benefit a murderer).
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Act of Parliament | |
Long title | An Act to provide for relief for persons guilty of unlawful killing from forfeiture of inheritance and other rights; to enable such persons to apply for financial provision out of the deceased’s estate; to provide for the question whether pension and social security benefits have been forfeited to be determined by the Social Security Commissioners; and for connected purposes. |
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Citation | 1982 c.34 |
Territorial extent | England and Wales[1] |
Dates | |
Royal assent | 13 July 1982 |
Commencement | |
Other legislation | |
Relates to | Estates of Deceased Persons (Forfeiture Rule and Law of Succession) Act 2011 |
Status: Amended | |
Text of statute as originally enacted | |
Text of the Forfeiture Act 1982 as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk. |
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