# Prevention of Crime Act 1953, Introduction: Introductory text


An Act to prohibit the carrying of offensive weapons in public places without lawful authority or reasonable excuse.
[6th May 1953]

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Eliz2/1-2/14/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/prevention-of-crime-act-1953/introduction
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