Prevention of Crimes Amendment Act 1885

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The Prevention of Crimes Amendment Act 1885 (48 & 49 Vict. c. 75) was an Act of Parliament in the United Kingdom. It became law on August 14th, 1885.

It amended the Prevention of Crimes Act 1871, and provided that any person convicted of obstructing a constable or "peace officer" in the execution of their duty was guilty of a criminal offence against that Act. This would be punishable by a penalty of £5 or, failing payment, two months imprisonment with or without hard labour.