The Summary Offences Act 1981 replaced the old Police Offences Act 1928.  We provide you with a direct link . . . . 
We also provide you with a direct link to the Government legislation site where you can look up ALL Acts of Parliament and Regulations and Rules. An Act is also known as a Statute. A Regulation is also sometimes known as a Rule. This Government legislation site is still going through some teething problems. But you will be able to access all legislation and find specific Acts and Rules and individual sections. Statutes
Statutory Regulations
Local & Private Acts The Act covers all of the following offences plus some more. - Offensive behaviour or language and disorderly behaviour.
- Associating with convicted thieves.
- Fighting in a public place.
- Common assault.
- Assault on police.
- Wilful damage - now known as intentional damage.
- Possession of burglary tools.
- Seeking donations by false pretence.
- Acting as a medium with intent to deceive.
- Publishing false notice of birth, marriage or death.
- Imitation of court documents.
- Imitation of official documents.
- False claim of qualification.
- False allegation or report to the police.
- Soliciting.
- Indecent exposure.
You should note that, from time to time, there have been Amendments to the principal Act. For example, in 1999 a summary offence was added making it an offence to publish a document explaining the manufacture of explosives and other such matters. In 1989 a new offence of disorderly assembly was inserted. In 1986 a new offence in relation to possession of a knife in a public place was added. .....The first part of this topic has been displayed free of charge. Join up for $45 to have access to this and all other topics!
|
