| Act of Parliament | |
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| Long title | An Act to give summary Protection to Persons employed in the Publication of Parliamentary Papers. |
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| Citation | 3 & 4 Vict. c. 9 |
| Dates | |
| Royal assent | 14 April 1840 |
Status: Current legislation | |
| Text of statute as originally enacted | |
| Text of the Parliamentary Papers Act 1840 as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk. | |
The Parliamentary Papers Act 1840 (3 & 4 Vict. c. 9) is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. The Act was passed in response to the case of Stockdale v Hansard where it was held that the House of Commons enjoyed no privilege as to publications under its authority circulated beyond Members of Parliament.
- ^ The citation of this Act by this short title was authorised by the Short Titles Act 1896, section 1 and the first schedule. Due to the repeal of those provisions it is now authorised by section 19(2) of the Interpretation Act 1978.
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