Forgery Act 1861 (1861 c 98)

The 1861 Act consolidated and modernised existing laws on forgery and counterfeiting. It aimed to simplify the earlier fragmented legislation into a comprehensive legal framework. It criminalised both the act of forgery and the possession of forged documents with intent to defraud. Key highlights include the establishment of severe penalties for various types of forgery, ranging from financial instruments to official documents. The Act was crucial in addressing the prevalence of forgery and protecting the integrity of commercial and legal transactions in Victorian England.

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Forgery Act 1861 (1861 c 98)

The 1861 Act consolidated and modernised existing laws on forgery and counterfeiting. It aimed to simplify the earlier fragmented legislation into a comprehensive legal framework. It criminalised both the act of forgery and the possession of forged documents with intent to defraud. Key highlights include the establishment of severe penalties for various types of forgery, ranging from financial instruments to official documents. The Act was crucial in addressing the prevalence of forgery and protecting the integrity of commercial and legal transactions in Victorian England.

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Forgery Act 1861 (1861 c 98)

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