Riot Act

GPTKB entity

Statements (56)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Parliament_of_the_United_Kingdom
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:civil_unrest
gptkb:freedom_of_assembly
crowd control
government response
police powers
gptkbp:certification 1× Platinum (RIAA)
gptkbp:consequences dispersal of unlawful assemblies
gptkbp:criticism abuse of power
gptkbp:cultural_impact in literature and media
gptkbp:date_enacted 1714
gptkbp:enacted_by gptkb:Parliament_of_Great_Britain
gptkbp:enforces local magistrates
18th to 20th century
gptkbp:historical_context early 18th century Britain
gptkbp:historical_significance established legal framework for riots
gptkbp:historical_use used in various riots
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Riot Act
gptkbp:impact civil liberties
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:social_unrest
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:legacy influenced modern riot control laws
gptkbp:legal_framework gptkb:court_cases
gptkbp:legislation gptkb:Public_Order_Act_1986
gptkbp:modern_relevance discussions on policing
gptkbp:notable_amendments none after repeal
gptkbp:notable_aspect Section 1
Section 2
gptkbp:notable_case historical riots
gptkbp:purpose to prevent riots
gptkbp:related_concept gptkb:human_rights
gptkb:public_safety
gptkb:local_government
gptkb:social_justice
public policy
government accountability
individual rights
social contract
democratic principles
law enforcement practices
law and order
political dissent
community relations
state of emergency
civil disobedience
peaceful protest
public disorder
unlawful assembly
lawful authority
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:law_enforcement
public order
gptkbp:release_year gptkb:2002
gptkbp:repealed_by gptkb:Statute_Law_(Repeals)_Act_1976
gptkbp:title An Act for Preventing Tumults and Riotous Assemblies
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Pearl_Jam
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4