Statutes of Law
The Birth, Marriage and Death Registration Act of 1836, introduced registration of these life events but contained no penalties for refusal to register.
It established the General Register Office and divided the country into registration districts.
It became effective from 1st July 1837
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Posted in THEMES, LOCATION, THEME The Law and History, TIMELINE, 19th Century 1800-1899, Europe, UK, England, London
