# Public Order Act 1963, Introduction: Introductory text


An Act to increase the penalties for offences under section 5 of the Public Order Act 1936 and section 1 of the Public Meeting Act 1908.
[31st July 1963]

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1963/52/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/public-order-act-1963/introduction
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