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Murder (Abolition of Death Penalty) Act 1965

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Murder (Abolition of Death Penalty) Act 1965

1965 CHAPTER 71

An Act to abolish capital punishment in the case of persons convicted in Great Britain of murder or convicted of murder or a corresponding offence by court-martial and, in connection therewith, to make further provision for the punishment of persons so convicted.

[8th November 1965]

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E1For extent of this Act in relation to Northern Ireland see s. 3(3)

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