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Slave Trade Act 1807
Houses of Parliament, Palace of Westminster, London.
The
Slave Trade Bill, which prohibited British vessels
engaging in the slave trade, received the Royal Assent
(which means that it became law) on 25 March 1807.
It
did not abolish slavery, but only prohibited British
ships being involved in the slave trade.
Last Updated
April 03, 2007
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Slave
Trade Act 1806
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Trade Act 1824
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Trade Act 1843
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Abolition Act 1833
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Sturge (1793-1859)
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Wilberforce (1759-1833)
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countries:
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