Slavery Abolition Act

The Slavery Abolition Act 1833 was passed by the Parliament of the United Kingdom on August 1, 1834, and it gradually abolished slavery in most parts of the British Empire, with the exception of certain territories. The Act was the culmination of decades of campaigning by abolitionists, including William Wilberforce, Granville Sharp, and Thomas Clarkson, who drew attention to the inhumane treatment of slaves and advocated for their emancipation. The Act prohibited the purchase or ownership of slaves within the British Empire and provided for the gradual emancipation of slaves, which was completed in 1838.learn more on wikipedia