Defence of the Realm Act 1803
| Act of Parliament | |
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| Long title | An Act to enable his Majesty more effectually to provide for the Defence and Security of the Realm during the present War; and for indemnifying Persons who may suffer in their Property by such Measures as may be necessary for that Purpose. |
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| Citation | 43 Geo. 3 c. 55 |
| Introduced by | Charles Philip Yorke (Commons) |
| Territorial extent | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland |
| Dates | |
| Royal assent | 11 June 1803 |
| Repealed | 16 July 1806 |
| Other legislation | |
| Amended by | Levy en Masse Act 1803 |
| Repealed by | Defence of the Realm Act 1806 (46 Geo 3 c 90) |
Status: Repealed | |
| Text of statute as originally enacted | |
The Defence of the Realm Act 1803 (43 Geo. 3 c. 55) was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. The Act was bought before the House of Commons on 18 May 1803 by Charles Philip Yorke, then Secretary at War in the Addington ministry.[1] The Act required all counties to a full report on all able-bodied men aged between fifteen and sixty, classifying those in the volunteer regiments, those willing to serve, to drive waggons or act as guides, as well as the details of waggons, boats, horses, cattle, food and forage.[2]
