Conspiracy and Protection of Property Act, 1875
| Reproduced here is an extract from the Conspiracy and Protection
of Property Bill with draft amendments proposed during its passage
through Parliament. Under its terms a trade union could be prosecuted
for intimidation and acts of violence, but not for activities that
would be legal if performed by an individual. Since individuals were
entitled to stop work, this meant that unions could organise strikes
without fear of prosecution. With the passing of the Act in 1875,
peaceful picketing also became lawful. HLRO Main Papers (House Bill) (1875) |
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