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| Act of Parliament | |
 Parliament of the United Kingdom | |
| Long title | An Act to amend the Prevention of Crimes Act, 1871. |
|---|---|
| Citation | 48 & 49 Vict. c. 75 |
| Dates | |
| Royal assent | 14 August 1885 |
| Other legislation | |
| Amends | Prevention of Crimes Act 1871 |
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 14 August 1885.
It amended the Prevention of Crimes Act 1871 (34 & 35 Vict. c. 112), 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: £400) or, failing payment, two months imprisonment with or without hard labour.
References
- Oliver & Boyd's new Edinburgh almanac and national repository for the year 1886. Oliver & Boyd, Edinburgh, 1886
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