Redistribution of Seats Act 1885

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The Redistribution of Seats Act 1885 (48 & 49 Vict., c. 23) was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It was a piece of electoral reform legislation that redistributed the seats in the House of Commons, introducing the concept of equally populated constituencies, a concept in the broader global context termed equal apportionment, in an attempt to equalise representation across the UK. It was associated with, but not part of, the Representation of the People Act 1884. rdf:langString
rdf:langString Redistribution of Seats Act 1885
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rdf:langString An Act for the Redistribution of Seats at Parliamentary Elections, and for other Purposes.
rdf:langString Parliament of the United Kingdom
rdf:langString Redistribution of Seats Act 1885
rdf:langString Repealed
rdf:langString The Redistribution of Seats Act 1885 (48 & 49 Vict., c. 23) was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It was a piece of electoral reform legislation that redistributed the seats in the House of Commons, introducing the concept of equally populated constituencies, a concept in the broader global context termed equal apportionment, in an attempt to equalise representation across the UK. It was associated with, but not part of, the Representation of the People Act 1884.
xsd:date 1885-06-25
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