Obscene Publications Act 1959

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Obscene Publications Act 1959
United Kingdom Parliament
Long title:	An Act to amend the law relating to the publication of obscene matter; to provide for the protection of literature; and to strengthen the law concerning pornography.
Statute book chapter:	66
Introduced by:
Territorial extent:	England and Wales
Dates
Date of Royal Assent:	29 July 1959
Commencement:	29 August 1959
Other legislation
Amendments:	Obscene Publications Act 1964
Related legislation:	??
Status: Unknown
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The Obscene Publications Act 1959 is an Act of Parliament of the United Kingdom Parliament to amend the law in England and Wales relating to the publication of obscene matter, provide the protection of literature and strengthen the law concerning pornography. The law defined obscenity and separated it from serious works of art.