Abolition of Slavery Act (1843)

The Abolition of Slavery Act of 1843 was a law enacted in the British Empire that officially ended slavery in most of the colonies. It made it illegal to own people as property and mandated the emancipation of all enslaved individuals. While it provided some compensation to slave owners, it marked a significant step towards human rights, ensuring freedom for thousands of enslaved individuals. The law reflected growing moral and political opposition to slavery and laid the foundation for further efforts to abolish it globally.