When was the Emancipation bill that ceased the apprenticeship period passed?

The emancipation bill that officially ended the apprenticeship period was passed in August 1834. This bill marked a significant milestone in the movement towards ending slavery in the British Empire. Although the passage of the Slavery Abolition Act in 1833 is often recognized as the point when slavery was abolished, the Act allowed for an apprenticeship system where formerly enslaved people were required to work for their former masters for a period of time, lasting until August 1838. However, the apprenticeship system faced widespread opposition and was ended earlier in British Caribbean colonies, with August 1834 marking the formal cessation of the apprenticeship, leading to complete freedom for the formerly enslaved population. This context is crucial for understanding the timeline and implications of emancipation in Caymanian history and its broader Caribbean context.