Treason Act 1708
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The Treason Act 1708 (7 Ann. c. 21) is an Act of the Parliament of Great Britain which harmonised the law of high treason between the former kingdoms of England and Scotland following their union as Great Britain in 1707.
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Long title | An Act for improving the Union of the Two Kingdoms. |
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Citation | 7 Ann. c. 21 |
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Royal assent | 21 April 1709 |
Commencement | 1 July 1709 |
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Status: Amended | |
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This Act is partly still in force in Great Britain (as of 2018[update]).[2]