Criminal law act 1977

  • Is there a general duty to act in criminal law in UK?

    The general rule
    Generally there is no criminal liability for failing to act in a certain situation.
    If there was to be wholesale liability for omission we would be forced to alter our actions and plans to prevent outcomes that occur as a result of someone else's behaviour..

  • Criminal law has the ultimate aim of maintaining the stability of the state and society.
    Civil law aims to deal with disputes between individuals or organisations.
    Civil law cases usually (but not always) involve compensation or an agreement or judgement relating to finances.
  • English criminal law concerns offences, their prevention and the consequences, in England and Wales.
    Criminal conduct is considered to be a wrong against the whole of a community, rather than just the private individuals affected.
Changes to legislation: Criminal Law Act 1977 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 09 November 2023. There are changes that may be 
GREAT BRITAIN'S CRIMINAL LAW ACT OF 1977 REFORMS THE LAWS RELATING TO CONSPIRACY AND TRESPASS TO PROPERTY, SIMPLIFIES THE DEFINITIONS OF VARIOUS CRIMINAL OFFENSES, INCREASES FINES, AND MAKES NUMEROUS OTHER CHANGES.

Main Provisions

Part II - Offences relating to entering and remaining on property

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Part III - Criminal Procedure, Penalties Etc

This Part implemented recommendations contained in the Report of the Interdepartmental Committee on the Distribution of Criminal Business between the Crown Court and Magistrates' Courts (Cmnd 6323) (1975).

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Part IV - Miscellaneous Provisions

Section 50 - Amendment of the Road Traffic Act 1972

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Part Vi - Supplementary

Section 65 - Citation, etc.


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