The Act Concerning Strangers 1540 (32 Henry VIII, c.16) was an act of the Parliament of England.
| Act of Parliament | |
 | |
| Long title | An Act concerning Strangers. |
|---|---|
| Citation | 32 Hen 8. c. 16 |
| Dates | |
| Royal assent | 24 July 1540 |
| Repealed | 28 July 1863 |
| Other legislation | |
| Repealed by | Statute Law Revision Act 1863 |
Status: Repealed | |
The act restricted most migrants from working and migrants were regularly prosecuted for breaching this restriction.[1]
The act is held at the Parliamentary Archives of the United Kingdom.[2]
References
edit- ^ Commons, Kathleen (13 August 2024). "This 16th-century law was England's first 'refugee policy'". The Conversation. Archived from the original on 14 August 2024. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
- ^ "Public Act, 32 Henry VIII, c. 16". Parliamentary Archives. Archived from the original on 14 August 2024. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
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