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Title: The Riot Act
Credits: Produced by Jonathan Walther
Summary: "The Riot Act" by Great Britain. Parliament is a legal statute enacted during the early 18th century, specifically around the period from 1714 to 1715. This historical document outlines the legal framework for addressing riots and unlawful assemblies in Great Britain. It details the responsibilities and authorities granted to officials for dispersing gatherings deemed riotous and describes the penalties imposed on individuals who participate in such assemblies, reflecting the government's response to social unrest during this time. The content of the Riot Act emphasizes the importance of maintaining public order and the measures necessary for punishing those who threaten it. The Act specifies that if twelve or more individuals gather unlawfully and do not disperse after a formal proclamation urging them to do so, they could be charged with felony, leading to severe consequences, including the death penalty. Additionally, the Act empowers justices of the peace and other officials to execute these provisions without fear of legal repercussions if force is necessary during the dispersal of such groups. Overall, the Riot Act serves as a reflection of the governmental attempts to control civil disorder and protect the monarchy during a time of significant political turbulence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Great Britain. Parliament
EBook No.: 8142
Published: May 1, 2005
Downloads: 312
Language: English
Subject: Law -- Great Britain
LoCC: Law in general, Comparative and uniform law, Jurisprudence: United Kingdom and Ireland
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Riot Act
Credits: Produced by Jonathan Walther
Summary: "The Riot Act" by Great Britain. Parliament is a legal statute enacted during the early 18th century, specifically around the period from 1714 to 1715. This historical document outlines the legal framework for addressing riots and unlawful assemblies in Great Britain. It details the responsibilities and authorities granted to officials for dispersing gatherings deemed riotous and describes the penalties imposed on individuals who participate in such assemblies, reflecting the government's response to social unrest during this time. The content of the Riot Act emphasizes the importance of maintaining public order and the measures necessary for punishing those who threaten it. The Act specifies that if twelve or more individuals gather unlawfully and do not disperse after a formal proclamation urging them to do so, they could be charged with felony, leading to severe consequences, including the death penalty. Additionally, the Act empowers justices of the peace and other officials to execute these provisions without fear of legal repercussions if force is necessary during the dispersal of such groups. Overall, the Riot Act serves as a reflection of the governmental attempts to control civil disorder and protect the monarchy during a time of significant political turbulence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Great Britain. Parliament
EBook No.: 8142
Published: May 1, 2005
Downloads: 312
Language: English
Subject: Law -- Great Britain
LoCC: Law in general, Comparative and uniform law, Jurisprudence: United Kingdom and Ireland
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.