The Territorial Waters Jurisdiction Act 1878 (41 & 42 Vict. c. 73) is an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It is still in force. It codifies the law relating to offences committed in the territorial waters of the United Kingdom, including crimes committed on foreign ships. Under section 7 of the Act, the applicable law is the law of England and Wales, even if the offence is committed off the coast of Scotland or Northern Ireland.
| Act of Parliament | |
| Long title | An Act to regulate the Law relating to the Trial of Offences committed on the Sea within a certain distance of the Coasts of Her Majesty's Dominions. |
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| Citation | 41 & 42 Vict. c. 73 |
| Territorial extent | United Kingdom |
| Dates | |
| Royal assent | 16 August 1878 |
| Commencement | 16 August 1878 |
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Status: Amended | |
| Text of statute as originally enacted | |
| Revised text of statute as amended | |
| Text of the Territorial Waters Jurisdiction Act 1878 as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk. | |
Section 3 of the act requires the consent of the Secretary of State to prosecute someone under the act if they are not a British subject.
See also
- Offences at Sea Act 1799
- Piracy Act 1837
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