Treasons in Wales Act 1540

The Treasons in Wales Act 1540 (32 Hen. 8. c. 4) was an Act of the Parliament of England. It gave to commissioners the authority to try people for treason committed in Wales "or where the King's writ runneth not."

Treasons in Wales Act 1540
Act of Parliament
Long titleAn Act for Trial of Treasons in Wales.
Citation32 Hen. 8. c. 4
Dates
Royal assent24 July 1540

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