Sheriffs Act 1887
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The Sheriffs Act 1887 (50 & 51 Vict. c. 55) is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It sets out the appointments and qualifications of sheriffs in England and Wales.[4]
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Long title | An Act to consolidate the Law relating to the office of Sheriff in England, and to repeal certain enactments relating to Sheriffs which have ceased to be in force or have become unnecessary. |
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Citation | 50 & 51 Vict. c. 55 |
Territorial extent | England and Wales[2] |
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Royal assent | 16 September 1887 |
Commencement | 16 September 1887[3] |
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Status: Amended | |
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The Act gives sheriffs the right to arrest those resisting a warrant (posse comitatus).