Treasons Act 1571
| Act of Parliament | |
| Long title | An Acte whereby certayne Offences be made Treason. |
|---|---|
| Citation | 13 Eliz. 1. c. 1 |
| Territorial extent | England and Wales |
| Dates | |
| Royal assent | 29 May 1571 |
| Commencement | 2 April 1571 |
| Repealed | 28 July 1863 |
| Other legislation | |
| Amends | |
| Repealed by | Statute Law Revision Act 1863 |
Status: Repealed | |
| Text of statute as originally enacted | |
The Treasons Act 1571 (13 Eliz. 1. c. 1) was an act of the Parliament of England during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. It restored the provisions of the Treasons Act 1534, which had been passed by Parliament during the reign of her father, King Henry VIII, and then repealed by the Treason Act 1547 (1 Edw. 6. c. 12) at the beginning of the reign of her half-brother, King Edward VI.
The act was notable for the provision that two witnesses were needed to prove a charge of treason, a rule which still exists today in the United States Constitution.