Prevention of Crimes Amendment Act 1885
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The Prevention of Crimes Amendment Act 1885 (48 & 49 Vict. c. 75) was an Act
of the Parliament
of the United Kingdom
. It became law on August 14, 1885.
It amended the Prevention of Crimes Act 1871, and provided that any person convicted of obstructing a constable
or "peace officer" in the execution of their duty was guilty of a criminal offence against that Act. This would be punishable by a penalty of £5 (2009: £) or, failing payment, two months imprisonment with or without hard labour.
Act of Parliament
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of the Parliament
Parliament
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of the United Kingdom
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. It became law on August 14, 1885.
It amended the Prevention of Crimes Act 1871, and provided that any person convicted of obstructing a constable
Constable
A constable is a person holding a particular office, most commonly in law enforcement. The office of constable can vary significantly in different jurisdictions.-Etymology:...
or "peace officer" in the execution of their duty was guilty of a criminal offence against that Act. This would be punishable by a penalty of £5 (2009: £) or, failing payment, two months imprisonment with or without hard labour.