The Prevention of Crime Act 1953 was enacted to address the issue of violent crime by prohibiting the carrying of offensive weapons in public places without lawful authority or reasonable excuse. Key highlights include the presumption that possession of any item made, adapted, or intended for causing injury constitutes an offence. The Act specifies stringent penalties for violations, reflecting contemporaneous societal concerns about rising crime rates and the desire to ensure public safety. This legislation aimed to deter individuals from carrying weapons and to enhance the overall security of communities.
LexisNexis traffic light system shows the status of legislation and cases so you are always using up-to-date law while historical versioning and legislative timelines lets you see exactly what has changed in legislation over time.
TAKE A FREE TRIALThe Prevention of Crime Act 1953 was enacted to address the issue of violent crime by prohibiting the carrying of offensive weapons in public places without lawful authority or reasonable excuse. Key highlights include the presumption that possession of any item made, adapted, or intended for causing injury constitutes an offence. The Act specifies stringent penalties for violations, reflecting contemporaneous societal concerns about rising crime rates and the desire to ensure public safety. This legislation aimed to deter individuals from carrying weapons and to enhance the overall security of communities.
LexisNexis traffic light system shows the status of legislation and cases so you are always using up-to-date law while historical versioning and legislative timelines lets you see exactly what has changed in legislation over time.
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