This act abolished all slavery in all British dominions in 1833. The Act however did not go into effect until August 1st, 1834. The full bill title was, "An Act for the Abolition of Slavery throughout the British Colonies; for promoting the Industry of the manumitted Slaves; and for compensating the Persons hitherto entitled to the Services of such Slaves". It was passed with Royal assent due to the increasing pressure from abolitionists to abolish slavery.