In Britain, a bill to suspend the Jamaican Constitution, after
riots due to emancipation of slaves, passes the House of Commons by
a narrow majority.
Citation:
Editors. "Jamaican Constitution is suspended after riots".
The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 30 December 2011
[http://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=18037, accessed 23 May 2013.]