This dimension sorts criminal offenses by their basic category, an offense against a person, against property or against the state. Wikipedia notes that a crime is "an act harmful not only to some individual but also to a community, society, or the state," harm that falls into several recognized categories of offense. Browsing by category keeps offenses of the same kind grouped together.
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1. Riot Act (Wikipedia)
WikipediaRiot Act, Introduction and purpose sectionQuote, 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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