Special Constables Act 1838

The Special Constables Act 1838 (1 & 2 Vict. c. 80) was an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.

Long title
"An Act for the Payment of Constables for Keeping the Peace near Public Works."

Preamble
The act dealt with financial matters connected with the appointment and payment of the aforesaid constables; it provided for the companies employing the labourers and others to bear the cost of the constables and also limited any such claims which were deemed to be unreasonable.

Repeal
The act was repealed by the Statute Law Revision Act 1874 (No. 2) (37 & 38 Vict. c. 96).