Events for July 13
July 13, 1868
Scottish Reform Act passed.
The Scottish Reform Act of 1832 was a significant piece of legislation that reformed the parliamentary representation system in Scotland. It was part of the broader Reform Act of 1832 (also known as the Great Reform Act), which applied to England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland. The Act addressed widespread demands for electoral reform, which had been growing in intensity due to the outdated and inequitable nature of the parliamentary system.
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