Rebellion Act 1572 facts for kids
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| Long title | An Act for the punishment of such as shall rebelliously take or detain or conspire to take or detain from the Queen's Majesty any of her castles, towers, fortresses, holds, &c. |
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| Citation | 14 Eliz. 1. c. 1 |
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| Repealed by | Statute Law Revision Act 1863 |
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Status: Repealed
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The Rebellion Act 1572 was an important law made in England during the time of Queen Elizabeth I. Its full name was An Act for the punishment of such as shall rebelliously take or detain or conspire to take or detain from the Queen's Majesty any of her castles, towers, fortresses, holds, &c. This law was created to deal with people who might try to go against the Queen.
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What Was the Rebellion Act 1572?
This law, also known by its official number 14 Eliz. 1. c. 1, was passed by the Parliament of England. The Parliament was the group of people who made laws for the country. The Act was designed to protect Queen Elizabeth I and her government from anyone trying to cause trouble or rebellion.
Why Was This Law Created?
During Queen Elizabeth I's reign, there were often worries about people rebelling against her. Some people might have wanted to take her power or help other rulers. To keep the country safe and stable, laws like the Rebellion Act were very important. They sent a clear message that serious actions against the Queen would be punished.
What Did the Act Say?
The Rebellion Act 1572 made it a very serious crime to plan or try to take over the Queen's property. This included her castles, towers, or any strongholds where her soldiers were stationed. It also covered places like harbors and her ships.
Serious Crimes Against the Queen
If someone was found guilty of planning to seize or damage any of the Queen's castles or forts, they faced severe consequences. The law said that they and anyone helping them would be judged as criminals. They would receive the most serious punishment without any special protection.
The Act also stated that if someone tried to stop the Queen's forces from using her castles or weapons, or if they destroyed her ships, or blocked a harbor, they were committing a very serious crime against the Queen. This type of crime was called high treason. People found guilty of high treason faced the most severe punishments allowed by law at the time.
When Did the Act End?
The Rebellion Act 1572 stayed in effect for as long as Queen Elizabeth I was alive. When she passed away in 1603, the law automatically stopped being active. Later, in 1863, it was officially removed from the law books by another law called the Statute Law Revision Act 1863.
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