Larceny (Advertisements) Act 1870
| Act of Parliament | |
| Long title | An Act to amend the Law relating to Advertisements respecting Stolen Goods. |
|---|---|
| Citation | 33 & 34 Vict. c. 65 |
| Territorial extent | United Kingdom |
| Dates | |
| Royal assent | 9 August 1870 |
| Commencement | 9 August 1870 |
| Repealed | 1 January 1969 |
| Other legislation | |
| Amended by | Statute Law Revision Act 1883 |
| Repealed by | Theft Act 1968 |
| Relates to | Larceny Act 1861 |
Status: Repealed | |
| Text of statute as originally enacted | |
The Larceny (Advertisements) Act 1870 (33 & 34 Vict. c. 65) was an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. According to its preamble, the purpose of this act was to discourage vexatious proceedings, at the instance of common informers, against printers and publishers of newspapers, under section 102 of the Larceny Act 1861 (24 & 25 Vict. c. 96).