Defence of the Realm Act 1798

Act of Parliament
Parliament of Great Britain
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.
Citation	38 Geo. 3. c. 27
Dates
Royal assent	5 April 1798
Repealed	21 August 1871
Other legislation
Repealed by	Statute Law Revision Act 1871
Status: Repealed

The Defence of the Realm Act 1798 (38 Geo. 3. c. 27) was an Act passed by the Parliament of Great Britain "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".^[1]

• Defence of the Realm Act 1803 (43 Geo. 3 c 55)
• Defence of the Realm Act 1806 (46 Geo. 3 c 90)
• Defence of the Realm Act 1914 (4 & 5 Geo. 5 c 29)