Honorary Freedom of Boroughs Act 1885
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The Honorary Freedom of Boroughs Act 1885 (48 & 49 Vict. c.29) was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that gave the councils of municipal boroughs in England and Wales the power to award the title of honorary freeman to "persons of distinction and any persons who have rendered emininent services to the borough".
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Act of Parliament | |
Long title | An Act to enable municipal corporations to confer the honorary freedom of boroughs upon persons of distinction. |
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Citation | 48 & 49 Vict. c. 29 |
Introduced by | Marquess of Ripon |
Territorial extent | England and Wales |
Dates | |
Royal assent | 22 July 1885 |
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Repealed by | Local Government Act 1933 |
Status: Repealed |
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