English Parliament meets and passes an Act, directed against Puritans, for restraining the Queen's subjects in obedience. Other legislation includes the promotion of parish collections as a fund for wounded soldiers and seamen.
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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "The English parliament passes strict laws against Protestant dissenters". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 March 2010 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=10253, accessed 09 June 2026.]
