Forfeiture Act 1982 (1982 c 34)

The Forfeiture Act 1982 addresses the legal consequences for individuals who unlawfully kill another person. This legislation modified the common law principle of forfeiture, which traditionally prevented a person who commits unlawful killing from inheriting property from the deceased. The Act allows courts to exercise discretion and grant relief from the forfeiture rule in certain circumstances, recognising cases where strict application would result in unjust outcomes. This development was significant for addressing public policy concerns and ensuring fair and equitable treatment in inheritance cases involving unlawful killings.

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Forfeiture Act 1982 (1982 c 34)

The Forfeiture Act 1982 addresses the legal consequences for individuals who unlawfully kill another person. This legislation modified the common law principle of forfeiture, which traditionally prevented a person who commits unlawful killing from inheriting property from the deceased. The Act allows courts to exercise discretion and grant relief from the forfeiture rule in certain circumstances, recognising cases where strict application would result in unjust outcomes. This development was significant for addressing public policy concerns and ensuring fair and equitable treatment in inheritance cases involving unlawful killings.

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