What were the 6 Acts of 1819?

After the Peterloo Massacre, Lord Liverpool’s government quickly passed six pieces of oppressive legislation in late 1819. These new laws, which became known as the Six Acts, were designed to prevent another incident like the Peterloo Massacre, by quashing political radicalism and preventing mass meetings.

What was the purpose of the Six Acts?

The Six Acts of 1819, associated with Henry Addington, Viscount Sidmouth, the home secretary, were designed to reduce disturbances and to check the extension of radical propaganda and organization.

What were the terms of the Six Acts December 1819 )?

The legislation restricted the freedoms of speech and assembly and other civil liberties, increased taaxes on newspapers and fines for seditious libel, expanded the right of police to search private homes, and provided for the speedy trial and harsh punishment of offenders against public order.

When did the government pass the Six Acts to deal with political demonstrations?

The ‘massacre’ aroused great public indignation, but the government of the day stood by the magistrates and in 1819 passed a new law, called the Six Acts, to control future agitation.

What are the names of the Six Acts of 1819?

the Training Prevention Act (60 Geo III cap. 1) the Seizure of Arms Act (60 Geo III cap. 2) the Seditious Meetings Act (60 Geo III cap. 6) the Blasphemous and Seditious Libels Act (60 Geo III cap. 4) the Misdemeanours Act (60 Geo III cap. 8) the Newspaper Stamp DutiesAct (60 Geo III cap. 9)

What was the reaction to the six acts?

The passing of the Six Acts prompted protest from all over the country. However, this is not to suggest that condemnation of the Acts was universal.

When did Henry Addington introduce the six acts?

Local magistrates appealed in the face of the protests for central support; and in response the Parliament of the United Kingdom was reconvened on 23 November and the new acts were introduced by the Home Secretary, Henry Addington.

What was the unlawful drilling Act of 1819?

The Training Prevention Act, now known as the Unlawful Drilling Act 1819 (60 Geo. III & 1 Geo. IV c. 1), made any person attending a meeting for the purpose of receiving training or drill in weapons liable to arrest and transportation. More simply stated, military training of any sort was to be conducted only by municipal bodies and above.

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