Witchcraft Act 1604

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:legislation
gptkbp:affects criminalization of witchcraft practices
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:King_James_I
gptkbp:consequences gptkb:social_stigma
persecution of alleged witches
gptkbp:criticism human rights violations
gptkbp:cultural_impact gptkb:literature_and_art
gptkbp:cultural_references films and books
gptkbp:date_enacted 1604
gptkbp:enacted_by gptkb:Parliament_of_the_United_Kingdom
gptkbp:enforces local courts
gptkbp:historical_context Early 17th century England
Reformation period
gptkbp:historical_debate witchcraft and superstition
gptkbp:historical_documentation parliamentary records
gptkbp:historical_figures judges and prosecutors
gptkbp:historical_impact gptkb:legal_reforms
gptkbp:historical_interpretation legal history
gptkbp:historical_legacy witchcraft trials in Europe
gptkbp:historical_records court documents
gptkbp:historical_significance reflection of societal beliefs
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Witchcraft Act 1604
gptkbp:impact increased witch trials
gptkbp:influenced_by religious beliefs
previous witchcraft laws
European witch hunts
gptkbp:inspired_by public fear of witchcraft
gptkbp:is_cited_in legal discussions on witchcraft
gptkbp:is_targeted_at gptkb:women
gptkbp:issues witchcraft in law
gptkbp:jurisdiction gptkb:England
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:legacy influence on modern law
gptkbp:legal_framework convictions of witches
gptkbp:legal_status gptkb:legislation
gptkbp:legislation gptkb:Witchcraft_Act_1735
death penalty for witchcraft
gptkbp:modern_relevance historical legal studies
discussions on justice
gptkbp:notable_case famous witch trials
gptkbp:part_of witchcraft legislation history
gptkbp:penalty_shootout imprisonment and execution
gptkbp:political_impact early modern England
gptkbp:precedent subsequent witchcraft laws
gptkbp:public_perception witches in society
gptkbp:public_reaction fear and hysteria
gptkbp:purpose to prosecute witchcraft
gptkbp:related_event witch trials in England
gptkbp:related_to witch hunts
gptkbp:repealed_by gptkb:Witchcraft_Act_1735
gptkbp:research_interest witchcraft studies
gptkbp:scholarly_analysis witchcraft and gender studies
gptkbp:type criminal law
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Norwich_witch_trials
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7