Sunday Closing (Wales) Act 1881
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The Sunday Closing (Wales) Act 1881 was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It was one of the Licensing Acts 1828 to 1886.[1] It required the closure of all public houses in Wales on Sundays. The Act had considerable political importance as a formal acknowledgement of the separate character of Wales, setting a precedent for future legislation and decisions. It was repealed in 1911.
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Long title | An Act to prohibit the Sale of Intoxicating Liquors on Sunday in Wales. |
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Citation | 44 & 45 Vict. c. 61 |
Territorial extent | Wales |
Dates | |
Royal assent | 27 August 1881 |
Repealed | 1 January 1911 |
Other legislation | |
Repealed by | Licensing (Consolidation) Act 1910 |
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Status: Repealed | |
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