Poor Law Amendment Act 1834
The Poor Law Amendment Act 1834 known widely as the New Poor Law, was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom passed by the Whig government of Earl Grey denying the right of the poor to subsistence. Wikipedia
Originally published: 1834
Citation: 4 & 5 Will. 4. c. 76
Long title: An Act for the Amendment and better Administration of the Laws relating to the Poor in
Repeals/revokes: Poor Relief Act 1601
Royal assent: 14 August 1834