Rebellion Act 1572
| Act of Parliament | |
| Long title | An Act for the punishment of such as shall rebelliously take or detain or conspire to take or detain from the Queen's Majesty any of her castles, towers, fortresses, holds, &c. |
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| Citation | 14 Eliz. 1. c. 1 |
| Territorial extent | England and Wales |
| Dates | |
| Royal assent | 30 June 1572 |
| Commencement | 8 May 1572 |
| Expired | 24 March 1603 |
| Repealed | 28 July 1863 |
| Other legislation | |
| Repealed by | Statute Law Revision Act 1863 |
Status: Repealed | |
| Text of statute as originally enacted | |
The Rebellion Act 1572 (14 Eliz. 1. c. 1) was an act of the Parliament of England enacted during the reign of Elizabeth I that provided that if any person was convicted of conspiring to seize or destroy any castle or fortification held or garrisoned by the Queen's forces, then they and any associates were to be judged felons and suffer the death penalty without benefit of clergy or sanctuary. If any person was to prevent the use of any royal castle or ordnance by the crown, destroy any of the Queen's ships, or prevent the use of a harbour within the realm, then they were to be considered guilty of high treason and sentenced accordingly.
Section 3 of the act provided that the act would remain in force until the death of Queen Elizabeth I.