The Catholic Relief Act of 1793 had removed some the penal restrictions imposed upon Catholics but the English declaration of war against revolutionary France was followed by the passing of the "Militia Act" which was a form of partial conscription.
The Catholic Relief Act of 1793 had removed some the penal restrictions imposed upon Catholics, who were now allowed to vote and join grand juries. The declaration of war by revolutionary France against Britain in February 1793 was followed by the passing of the "Militia Act" which was a form of partial conscription.