Oaths, Land and Sea Forces Act 1817
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Long titleAct to regulate the Administration of Oaths in certain cases to Officers in His Majesty's Land and Sea Forces.
Royal assent10 July 1817
Repealed13 July 1871
| Act of Parliament | |
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| Long title | Act to regulate the Administration of Oaths in certain cases to Officers in His Majesty's Land and Sea Forces. |
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| Citation | 57 Geo. 3. c. 92 |
| Dates | |
| Royal assent | 10 July 1817 |
| Repealed | 13 July 1871 |
| Other legislation | |
| Repealed by | Promissory Oaths Act 1871 |
Status: Repealed | |
| Text of statute as originally enacted | |
The Oaths, Land and Sea Forces Act 1817 (57 Geo. 3. c. 92) was an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. The act opened up all ranks in the Army and Navy to Roman Catholics and Dissenters.[1]
