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This dimension groups criminal offenses by the jurisdiction that defines them. Wikipedia notes that "what precisely is a criminal offence is defined by the criminal law of each relevant jurisdiction." Browsing this way collects every offense defined by the same jurisdiction.

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1714 1
Jurisdiction
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1. Riot Act (Wikipedia)
WikipediaRiot Act, Introduction and purpose section
Quote, Riot Act, Introduction and purpose section
The Riot Act 1714 was introduced during a time of civil disturbance in Great Britain, including the Sacheverell riots of 1710, the Coronation riots of 1714 and the 1715 riots in England.
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