Home›Public Order and Morality Offenses›Penalty BandBrowse ByPenalty BandFactsPenalty BandSourcesComments (0)Reader Challenges (0)FactsComparisonOrigin EraWell-attested1714 1Penalty Band1 to 10 YearsPenalty Band1 entryLifePenalty Band1 entrySources1. Riot Act (Wikipedia)tier 2WikipediaRiot Act, Introduction and purpose sectionQuote, Riot Act, Introduction and purpose sectionThe 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.View the SourceComments (0)No comments yet. Be the first to share a thought.Sign in to join the discussion.Reader Challenges (0)No disputes yet. Spotted an error or a better source? Open the first one.Sign in to dispute this or suggest a correction.