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When was the Cat and Mouse Act passed?
Questioner:Harper Wright 2023-04-06 17:55:09
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Zoe Peterson——Studied at University of Edinburgh, Lives in Edinburgh, UK
Hello, I'm an expert in historical legislation. The
Cat and Mouse Act, formally known as the Prisoners (Temporary Discharge for Ill-Health) Act 1913, was passed in the United Kingdom during World War I. It was a controversial piece of legislation that allowed for the temporary release of prisoners on health grounds. The Act was used primarily to release those who were on hunger strike, most notably suffragettes who were imprisoned for their activism.
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Lucas Carter——Works at Google, Lives in Mountain View. Holds a degree in Computer Science from Stanford University.
The 'Cat and Mouse Act' is the usual name given to the Prisoners, Temporary Discharge for Health Act. The 'Cat and Mouse Act' came into being in
1913. It was introduced to weaken the Suffragettes led by Emmelineand Christabel Pankhurst.
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