Acts of Parliament (Commencement) Act (Ireland) 1795

The Acts of Parliament (Commencement) Act (Ireland) 1795 was an Act of the Parliament of Ireland that standardized the commencement date for Acts passed by that parliament. Prior to this Act, the effective date of Irish legislation could be unclear or subject to different interpretations.

The Act established a general rule that unless otherwise specified within the Act itself, all Acts of the Parliament of Ireland would come into force on the date of their enactment, meaning the date on which they received royal assent. This provided a more predictable and consistent framework for the legal system.

This Act aimed to address ambiguity and uncertainty surrounding the timing of laws coming into effect, contributing to greater legal clarity and predictability in Ireland during the late 18th century. Its significance lies in its attempt to systematize the legislative process and establish a clear rule regarding the commencement of parliamentary acts. It reflects an effort towards better governance and the codification of legal practices within the Irish parliamentary system of the time.