Treason Act 1547
The Treason Act 1547 (1 Ed. 6 c.12) was an Act of the Parliament of England. It is mainly notable for being the first instance of the rule that two witnesses are needed to prove a charge of treason, a rule which still exists today in the United States Constitution.
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Treason Act 1547
The Treason Act 1547 (1 Ed. 6 c.12) was an Act of the Parliament of England. It is mainly notable for being the first instance of the rule that two witnesses are needed to prove a charge of treason, a rule which still exists today in the United States Constitution.
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An Act for the Repeal of certain Statutes concerning Treasons, Felonies, and Clergy.
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Treason Act 1547
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The Treason Act 1547 (1 Ed. 6 ...... he United States Constitution.
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