1832 Anatomy Act
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, 1832 Anatomy Act has been mentioned in one podcast episode on The BMJ (Oct 2025). Discussed as a pivotal law that changed the supply of bodies for dissection, targeting the poor.
The Anatomy Act 1832, also known as the Warburton Anatomy Act 1832, was an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that gave free licence to doctors, teachers of anatomy and bona fide medical students to dissect donated bodies. It was enacted in response to public revulsion at the illegal trade in corpses.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Oct 2025 on The BMJ |
| Field | Legal/Medical History |
Who talks about 1832 Anatomy Act on podcasts?
1832 Anatomy Act came up; the most recent mention was Oct 2025 on The BMJ.
- Dissection Horror Stories - Halloween Episode on The BMJ (Oct 2025)