Defence Regulations 1939

GPTKB entity

Statements (70)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:legislation
gptkbp:allows gptkb:military_training
arrest without warrant
censorship of the press
evacuation of civilians
seizure of property
control of information
regulation of public transport
regulation of public gatherings
rationing of fuel
control of financial transactions
control of public health measures
control of public morale
control of telecommunications
prohibition of certain publications
prohibition of strikes
control of advertising
control of food production
control of housing
control of imports and exports
control of labor
control of prices
control of public utilities
control of public works
control of scientific research
control of transport
rationing of food and goods
gptkbp:amended_by subsequent regulations
gptkbp:applies_to gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:associated_with wartime propaganda
gptkbp:created_by gptkb:British_government
gptkbp:date_enacted 1939
gptkbp:enacted_by gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:enforces military authorities
gptkbp:established gptkb:emergency_powers
gptkb:emergency_services
curfews
national registration scheme
gptkbp:historical_significance first comprehensive set of regulations for civil defense
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Defence Regulations 1939
gptkbp:impact British society during the war
gptkbp:influenced subsequent legislation on civil liberties
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:is_criticized_for overreach of government powers
gptkbp:is_implemented_in local authorities
gptkbp:is_subject_to judicial review
gptkbp:led_to formation of civil defense organizations
gptkbp:purpose regulate civil defense during World War II
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:national_security
gptkb:public_safety
gptkb:Emergency_Powers_(Defence)_Act_1939
gptkb:local_government
gptkb:military_operations
civil liberties
national defense strategy
national emergency
defense of the realm
wartime economy
civilian protection measures
wartime measures
wartime legislation
wartime governance
gptkbp:repealed_by Civil Contingencies Act 2004
gptkbp:requires registration of vehicles
reporting of suspicious activities
blackout measures
registration of certain organizations
reporting of enemy aliens
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Emergency_Powers_(Defence)_Act_1939
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6