Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006
GPTKB entity
Statements (45)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:legislation
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Firearms_Act
|
| gptkbp:amended_by |
gptkb:Firearms_Act_1968
gptkb:Crime_and_Disorder_Act_1998 |
| gptkbp:effective_date |
2006-11-08
|
| gptkbp:enacted_by |
gptkb:government_agency
|
| gptkbp:enforces |
gptkb:Home_Office
local authorities UK police forces |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
developed alongside other crime legislation
influenced by public concern over safety part of broader crime reduction strategy response to rising violent crime rates reflects changing attitudes towards crime and punishment |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006
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| gptkbp:impact |
enhanced police powers
improved community safety measures increased penalties for violent offences increased public awareness of violent crime issues support for victims of violent crime |
| gptkbp:includes_provisions_for |
offensive weapons
prohibition of certain weapons regulation of air weapons violent crime prevention orders |
| gptkbp:introduced |
gptkb:Home_Office
|
| gptkbp:is_evaluated_by |
community feedback
government reports impact on crime rates assessed by various studies effectiveness of enforcement measures |
| gptkbp:legislation |
gptkb:Crime_Victims_(Rights_and_Other_Measures)_Act_2015
gptkb:Serious_Organised_Crime_and_Police_Act_2005 gptkb:Legal_Aid,_Sentencing_and_Punishment_of_Offenders_Act_2012 gptkb:Policing_and_Crime_Act_2009 gptkb:Crime_and_Security_Act_2010 |
| gptkbp:part_of |
UK law
|
| gptkbp:public_perception |
mixed reactions
debate in Parliament criticism from civil liberties organizations support from victims' groups |
| gptkbp:purpose |
to reduce violent crime
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| gptkbp:related_to |
gun control
youth crime anti-social behaviour |