Thousands of ministers were deprived of a living under the act.

As an example, Theodosia Alleine and her husband Joseph Alleine were obliged to move to Taunton after her husband's conviction as a non-conformist. They moved, but they were still harassed and had to move and live with friends to escape their critics.

Subsequent developments

The whole act was repealed by section

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