Vagrancy Act 1824, Introductory Text is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 21 March 2025. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations.
An Act for the Punishment of idle and disorderly Persons, and Rogues and Vagabonds, in England
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Short title given by Short Titles Act 1896 (c. 14)
C2Preamble omitted under authority of Statute Law Revision Act 1890 (c. 33)
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