Barbuda (Extension of Laws of Antigua) Act

Barbuda (Extension of Laws of Antigua) Act
  • An Act to extend the Operation of the Laws of Antigua to the Island of Barbuda
Assented to byQueen Victoria
Assented to8 August 1859
Commenced23 September 1859
Status: In force

The Barbuda (Extension of Laws of Antigua) Act (c. 43) is an act of the Legislative Council of Antigua which provided a framework for the Antiguan annexation of Barbuda. Due to the nature of the act, it was submitted to Queen Victoria for royal assent. The Privy Council declared Barbuda part of Antigua on 1 August 1860.

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