Public Order. A Bill To prohibit the wearing of uniforms in connection with political objects and the maintenance by private persons of associations of military or similar character; and to make further provision for the preservation of public order.

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Public Order Bill, House of Commons, 1936 [Oswald Mosley; British Union of Fascists; Fascism; Nazi uniforms]
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Ordered, by The House of Commons, to be Printed, 9 November 1936.' [London: Published by His Majesty's Stationery Office.]
£56.00
SKU: 8454

8vo, [ii] + 7 + [i] pp. Five leaves. Stapled and unbound. Fair, on lightly-aged and creased paper, with the two staples slightly rusted. The title of the Bill continues '[...] on the occasion of public processions and meetings in public places.' It was 'Presented by Secretary Sir John Simon, supported by Mr. Ramsay MacDonald, Mr. Secretary Elliot, Sir Kinglsey Wood, Mr. Attorney-General, and Mr. Geoffrey Lloyd.' Ten clauses are listed on the first page, the first five of which are 'Prohibition of uniforms in connection with political objects', 'Prohibition of quasi-military organisations', 'Powers for the preservation of public order on the occasion of processions', 'Prohibition of offensive weapons at public meetings and processions' and 'Prohibition of offensive conduct conducive to breaches of the peace'.