Criminal Justice Act 1988
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The Criminal Justice Act 1988 is a UK statute that introduced wide-ranging reforms to the criminal justice system, including changes to evidence rules, sentencing, and prosecution procedures.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Criminal Justice Act 1988 canonical | 5 |
| Criminal Justice Act 1988 (confiscation provisions) | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Criminal Justice Act 1988 Context triple: [Prosecution of Offences Act 1985, amendedBy, Criminal Justice Act 1988]
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A.
Criminal Justice Act 1987
The Criminal Justice Act 1987 is a UK statute that, among other reforms, created and empowered the Serious Fraud Office to investigate and prosecute complex and serious fraud.
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B.
Criminal Justice Act 1967
The Criminal Justice Act 1967 is a key piece of UK legislation that reformed criminal procedure and sentencing, including introducing modern parole arrangements and other measures affecting the administration of justice in England and Wales.
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C.
Criminal Justice Act 2003
The Criminal Justice Act 2003 is a major UK statute that overhauled criminal justice procedures, including sentencing, evidence rules, and the management of offenders.
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D.
Crime and Disorder Act 1998
The Crime and Disorder Act 1998 is a key UK law that overhauled youth justice and introduced new measures to prevent crime and antisocial behaviour in England and Wales.
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E.
Police and Justice Act 2006
The Police and Justice Act 2006 is a UK statute that introduced wide-ranging reforms to policing, criminal justice, and anti-social behaviour laws, including new powers for law enforcement and changes to the governance of police forces.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Criminal Justice Act 1988 Target entity description: The Criminal Justice Act 1988 is a UK statute that introduced wide-ranging reforms to the criminal justice system, including changes to evidence rules, sentencing, and prosecution procedures.
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A.
Criminal Justice Act 1987
The Criminal Justice Act 1987 is a UK statute that, among other reforms, created and empowered the Serious Fraud Office to investigate and prosecute complex and serious fraud.
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B.
Criminal Justice Act 1967
The Criminal Justice Act 1967 is a key piece of UK legislation that reformed criminal procedure and sentencing, including introducing modern parole arrangements and other measures affecting the administration of justice in England and Wales.
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C.
Criminal Justice Act 2003
The Criminal Justice Act 2003 is a major UK statute that overhauled criminal justice procedures, including sentencing, evidence rules, and the management of offenders.
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D.
Crime and Disorder Act 1998
The Crime and Disorder Act 1998 is a key UK law that overhauled youth justice and introduced new measures to prevent crime and antisocial behaviour in England and Wales.
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E.
Police and Justice Act 2006
The Police and Justice Act 2006 is a UK statute that introduced wide-ranging reforms to policing, criminal justice, and anti-social behaviour laws, including new powers for law enforcement and changes to the governance of police forces.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (51)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
Act of Parliament of the United Kingdom
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United Kingdom statute ⓘ |
| amends |
Criminal Justice Act 1967
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Criminal Justice Act 1972 ⓘ Criminal Law Act 1977 ⓘ Magistrates' Courts Act 1980 ⓘ
linked to:
Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980
Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 ⓘ |
| containsPart |
Part I – Criminal jurisdiction
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Part II – Criminal justice system ⓘ Part III – Powers of courts ⓘ Part IV – Evidence ⓘ Part V – Miscellaneous and general ⓘ |
| country | United Kingdom ⓘ |
| createsOffenceCategory |
carrying certain prohibited weapons
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possession of bladed or sharply pointed articles in public places ⓘ possession of offensive weapons in public places (extended list) ⓘ |
| createsPower |
confiscation of proceeds of crime in non‑drug cases
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confiscation of proceeds of drug trafficking (as extended and supplemented) ⓘ forfeiture of offensive weapons ⓘ increased powers of courts to order compensation ⓘ |
| governmentInPower |
Thatcher ministry
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linked to:
Margaret Thatcher government
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| hasCitation | 1988 c. 33 ⓘ |
| introducedBy | Conservative government ⓘ |
| isPartOf | United Kingdom criminal justice reform legislation of the 1980s ⓘ |
| jurisdiction |
England and Wales
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Northern Ireland ⓘ Scotland ⓘ |
| legislature |
Parliament of the United Kingdom
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linked to:
British Parliament
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| longTitle | An Act to make further provision in relation to criminal justice (including provision for the punishment and treatment of offenders), to amend the law relating to evidence in criminal proceedings and to make further provision for the protection of the public. ⓘ |
| parliamentarySession | 1987–1988 ⓘ |
| primaryPurpose | reform of the criminal justice system ⓘ |
| providesFor |
extended rights of appeal by the prosecution in some cases
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increased maximum sentences for certain offences ⓘ provisions relating to community orders and non‑custodial sentences ⓘ provisions relating to fines and financial penalties ⓘ witness anonymity and protection measures (in limited contexts prior to later reforms) ⓘ |
| regulates |
admissibility of documentary evidence in criminal trials
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admissibility of hearsay evidence in certain circumstances ⓘ use of live television links for evidence in criminal proceedings ⓘ |
| royalAssentDate | 1988-11-29 ⓘ |
| section |
section 133 – compensation for miscarriages of justice
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section 139 – offence of having an article with a blade or point in a public place ⓘ section 141 – prohibition of the manufacture, sale and hire of certain offensive weapons ⓘ sections 23–27 – provisions on evidence in criminal proceedings ⓘ |
| status | in force as amended ⓘ |
| subjectMatter |
criminal law
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criminal procedure ⓘ evidence law ⓘ prosecution procedures ⓘ sentencing ⓘ |
| yearEnacted | 1988 ⓘ |
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Subject: Criminal Justice Act 1988 Description of subject: The Criminal Justice Act 1988 is a UK statute that introduced wide-ranging reforms to the criminal justice system, including changes to evidence rules, sentencing, and prosecution procedures.
Referenced by (6)
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