Protection of Persons and Property (Ireland) Act 1881
| Act of Parliament | |
| Long title | An Act for the better Protection of Person and Property in Ireland. |
|---|---|
| Citation | 44 & 45 Vict. c. 4 |
| Introduced by | William Ewart Gladstone, Prime Minister, 24 January 1881 |
| Territorial extent | Kingdom of Ireland |
| Dates | |
| Royal assent | 2 March 1881 |
| Repealed | 25 August 1894 |
| Other legislation | |
| Repealed by | Statute Law Revision Act 1894 |
Status: Repealed | |
The Protection of Persons and Property (Ireland) Act 1881, (44 & 45 Vict. c. 4) also called the Coercion Act 1881 or the Crimes Act 1881, was an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom which allowed for internment without trial of those suspected of involvement in the Land War in Ireland. The provisions could be introduced by proclamation of the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland in any area of the island. Lists of internees had to be laid before Parliament.