Treason Act 1842
| Act of Parliament | |
| Long title | An Act for providing for the further Security and Protection of Her Majesty's Person. |
|---|---|
| Citation | 5 & 6 Vict. c. 51 |
| Territorial extent | United Kingdom |
| Dates | |
| Royal assent | 16 July 1842 |
| Other legislation | |
| Amended by | |
Status: Amended | |
| Text of statute as originally enacted | |
| Text of the Treason Act 1842 as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk. | |
The Treason Act 1842 (5 & 6 Vict. c. 51) is an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. It was passed early in the reign of Queen Victoria. As of 2025 the last person to be convicted under the act was Jaswant Singh Chail, on 3 February 2023, who was sentenced to 44 months in prison plus sentences for other offences, nine years in total, on 5 October 2023. He was the first person in more than 40 years to be convicted under the act.