Criminal Justice Act 2003

Section 280(1)

SCHEDULE 25 Summary offences no longer punishable with imprisonment

Vagrancy Act 1824 (c. 83)

1 The offence under section 3 of the Vagrancy Act 1824 (idle and disorderly persons) of causing or procuring or encouraging any child or children to wander abroad, or place himself or herself in any public place, street, highway, court, or passage, to beg or gather alms.

2 The following offences under section 4 of that Act (rogues and vagabonds)—

(a) the offence of going about as a gatherer or collector of alms, or endeavouring to procure charitable contributions of any nature or kind, under any false or fraudulent pretence,

(b) the offence of being found in or upon any dwelling house, warehouse, coach-house, stable, or outhouse, or in any inclosed yard, garden, or area, for any unlawful purpose, and

(c) the offence of being apprehended as an idle and disorderly person, and violently resisting any constable, or other peace officer so apprehending him or her, and being subsequently convicted of the offence for which he or she shall have been so apprehended.

Railway Regulation Act 1842 (c. 55)

3 An offence under section 17 of the Railway Regulation Act 1842 (punishment of railway employees guilty of misconduct).

London Hackney Carriages Act 1843 (c. 86)

4 An offence under section 28 of the London Hackney Carriages Act 1843 (punishment for furious driving etc.).

Town Police Clauses Act 1847 (c. 89)

5 An offence under section 26 of the Town Police Clauses Act 1847 (unlawful release of impounded stray cattle).

6 An offence under section 28 of that Act (offences relating to obstructions and nuisances).

7 An offence under section 29 of that Act (drunken persons, etc. guilty of violent or indecent behaviour).

8 An offence under section 36 of that Act (keeping places for bear-baiting, cock-fighting etc.).

Ecclesiastical Courts Jurisdiction Act 1860 (c. 32)

9 An offence under section 2 of the Ecclesiastical Courts Jurisdiction Act 1860 (making a disturbance in churches, chapels, churchyards, etc.).

Town Gardens Protection Act 1863 (c. 13)

10 An offence under section 5 of the Town Gardens Protection Act 1863 (injuring gardens).

Public Stores Act 1875 (c. 25)

11 An offence under section 8 of the Public Stores Act 1875 (sweeping, etc., near dockyards, artillery ranges, etc.).

North Sea Fisheries Act 1893 (c. 17)

12 An offence under section 2 of the North Sea Fisheries Act 1893 (penalty for supplying, exchanging, or otherwise selling spirits).

13 An offence under section 3 of that Act (penalty for purchasing spirits by exchange or otherwise).

Seamen’s and Soldiers' False Characters Act 1906 (c. 5)

14 An offence under section 1 of the Seamen’s and Soldiers' False Characters Act 1906 (forgery of service or discharge certificate and personation).

Aliens Restriction (Amendment) Act 1919 (c. 92)

15 An offence under section 3(2) of the Aliens Restriction (Amendment) Act 1919 (promoting industrial unrest).

Children and Young Persons Act 1933 (c. 12)

16 An offence under section 4 of the Children and Young Persons Act 1933 (causing or allowing persons under sixteen to be used for begging).

Protection of Animals Act 1934 (c. 21)

17 An offence under section 2 of the Protection of Animals Act 1934 (offences relating to the prohibition of certain public contests, performances, and exhibitions with animals).

Public Health Act 1936 (c. 49)

18 An offence under section 287 of the Public Health Act 1936 (power to enter premises).

Essential Commodities Reserves Act 1938 (c. 51)

19 An offence under section 4(2) of the Essential Commodities Reserves Act 1938 (enforcement).

London Building Acts (Amendment) Act 1939 (c. xcvii)

20 An offence under section 142 of the London Building Acts (Amendment) Act 1939 (power of Council and others to enter buildings etc).

Cancer Act 1939 (c. 13)

21 An offence under section 4 of the Cancer Act 1939 (prohibition of certain advertisements).

Civil Defence Act 1939 (c. 31)

22 An offence under section 77 of the Civil Defence Act 1939 (penalty for false statements).

Hill Farming Act 1946 (c. 73)

23 An offence under section 19(2) or (3) of the Hill Farming Act 1946 (offences in relation to the control of rams).

Polish Resettlement Act 1947 (c. 19)

24 An offence under paragraph 7 of the Schedule to the Polish Resettlement Act 1947 (false representation or making a false statement).

Agriculture Act 1947 (c. 48)

25 An offence under section 14(7) of the Agriculture Act 1947, as remaining in force for the purposes of section 95 of that Act, (directions to secure good estate management and good husbandry).

26 An offence under section 95 of that Act (failure to comply with a direction to secure production).

Civil Defence Act 1948 (c. 5)

27 An offence under section 4 of the Civil Defence Act 1948 (powers as to land).

Agricultural Wages Act 1948 (c. 47)

28 An offence under section 12 of the Agricultural Wages Act 1948 (hindering investigation of complaints etc.).

Wireless Telegraphy Act 1949 (c. 54)

29 An offence under section 11(7) of the Wireless Telegraphy Act 1949 (enforcement of regulations as to use of apparatus), other than one within section 14(1A)(c) of that Act.

Prevention of Damage by Pests Act 1949 (c. 55)

30 An offence under section 22(5) of the Prevention of Damage by Pests Act 1949 (wrongful disclosure of information).

Coast Protection Act 1949 (c. 74)

31 An offence under section 25(9) of the Coast Protection Act 1949 (powers of entry and inspection).

Pet Animals Act 1951 (c. 35)

32 An offence under the Pet Animals Act 1951 (offences relating to licensing of pet shops and the sale of pets), other than one under section 4 of that Act.

Cockfighting Act 1952 (c. 59)

33 An offence under section 1 of the Cockfighting Act 1952 (possession of appliances for use in fighting of domestic fowl).

Agricultural Land (Removal of Surface Soil) Act 1953 (c. 10)

34 An offence under the Agricultural Land (Removal of Surface Soil) Act 1953 (removal of surface soil without planning permission).

Accommodation Agencies Act 1953 (c. 23)

35 An offence under section 1 of the Accommodation Agencies Act 1953 (illegal commissions and advertisements).

Army Act 1955 (3 & 4 Eliz. 2 c. 18)

36 An offence under section 19 of the Army Act 1955 (false answers in attestation paper).

37 An offence under section 161 of that Act (refusal to receive persons billeted, etc.).

38 An offence under section 171 of that Act (offences relating to the enforcement of provisions as to requisitioning).

39 An offence under section 191 of that Act (pretending to be a deserter).

40 An offence under section 193 of that Act (obstructing members of regular forces in execution of duty).

41 An offence under section 196 of that Act (illegal dealings in documents relating to pay, pensions, mobilisation etc.).

42 An offence under section 197 of that Act (unauthorised use of and dealing in decorations etc.).

Air Force Act 1955 (3 & 4 Eliz. 2 c. 19)

43 An offence under section 19 of the Air Force Act 1955 (false answers in attestation paper).

44 An offence under section 161 of that Act (refusal to receive persons billeted, etc.).

45 An offence under section 171 of that Act (offences relating to the enforcement of provisions as to requisitioning).

46 An offence under section 191 of that Act (pretending to be a deserter).

47 An offence under section 193 of that Act (obstructing members of regular air force in execution of duty).

48 An offence under section 196 of that Act (illegal dealings in documents relating to pay, pensions, mobilisation etc.).

49 An offence under section 197 of that Act (unauthorised use of and dealing in decorations etc.).

Naval Discipline Act 1957 (c. 53)

50 An offence under section 96 of the Naval Discipline Act 1957 (false pretence of desertion or absence without leave).

51 An offence under section 99 of that Act (illegal dealings in official documents).

Agricultural Marketing Act 1958 (c. 47)

52 An offence under section 45 of the Agricultural Marketing Act 1958 (failure to comply with demand for information or knowingly making any false statement in reply thereto).

Rivers (Prevention of Pollution) Act 1961 (c. 50)

53 An offence under section 12(1) of the Rivers (Prevention of Pollution) Act 1961 (restriction of disclosure of information).

Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Act 1963 (c. 2)

54 An offence under section 8 of the Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Act 1963 (betting in streets and public places).

Children and Young Persons Act 1963 (c. 37)

55 An offence under section 40 of the Children and Young Persons Act 1963 (offences relating to persons under 16 taking part in public performances etc.).

Animal Boarding Establishments Act 1963 (c. 43)

56 An offence under the Animal Boarding Establishments Act 1963 (offences in connection with the licensing and inspection of boarding establishments for animals), other than an offence under section 2 of that Act.

Agriculture and Horticulture Act 1964 (c. 28)

57 An offence under Part 3 of the Agriculture and Horticulture Act 1964 (offences relating to the grading and transport of fresh horticultural produce), other than an offence under section 15(1) of that Act.

Emergency Laws (Re-enactments and Repeals) Act 1964 (c. 60)

58 An offence under paragraph 1(3) or 2(4) of Schedule 1 to the Emergency Laws (Re-enactments and Repeals) Act 1964 (offences relating to the production of documents).

Riding Establishments Act 1964 (c. 70)

59 An offence under the Riding Establishments Act 1964 (offences relating to the keeping of riding establishments), other than an offence under section 2(4) of that Act.

Industrial and Provident Societies Act 1965 (c. 12)

60 An offence under section 16 of the Industrial and Provident Societies Act 1965 (cancellation of registration of society).

61 An offence under section 48 of that Act (production of documents and provision of information for certain purposes).

Cereals Marketing Act 1965 (c. 14)

62 An offence under section 17(1) of the Cereals Marketing Act 1965 (failure to comply with a requirement of a scheme).

Gas Act 1965 (c. 36)

63 An offence under paragraph 9 of Schedule 6 to the Gas Act 1965 (wrongful disclosure of information).

Armed Forces Act 1966 (c. 45)

64 An offence under section 8 of the Armed Forces Act 1966 (false statements on entry into Royal Navy).

Agriculture Act 1967 (c. 22)

65 An offence under section 6(9) of the Agriculture Act 1967 (compulsory use of systems of classification of carcases).

66 An offence under section 14(2) of that Act (levy schemes: requirements in relation to registration, returns and records).

67 An offence under section 69 of that Act (false statements to obtain grants etc).

Sea Fisheries (Shellfish) Act 1967 (c. 83)

68 An offence under section 14(2) of the Sea Fisheries (Shellfish) Act 1967 (offences relating to the deposit and importation of shellfish).

Theatres Act 1968 (c. 54)

69 An offence under section 13(1) or (2) of the Theatres Act 1968 (offences relating to licensing of premises for public performances of plays).

Theft Act 1968 (c. 60)

70 An offence under paragraph 2(1) of Schedule 1 to the Theft Act 1968 (taking or destroying fish).

Agriculture Act 1970 (c. 40)

71 An offence under section 106(8) of the Agriculture Act 1970 (eradication of brucellosis: obstructing or impeding an officer in the exercise of powers to obtain information).

Breeding of Dogs Act 1973 (c. 60)

72 An offence under the Breeding of Dogs Act 1973 (offences connected with the licensing of breeding establishments for dogs), other than under section 2 of that Act.

Slaughterhouses Act 1974 (c. 3)

73 An offence under section 4(5) of the Slaughterhouses Act 1974 (knacker’s yard licences and applications for such licences).

National Health Service Act 1977 (c. 49)

74 An offence under paragraph 8(3) or 9(4) of Schedule 11 to the National Health Service Act 1977 (offences relating to the production of documents etc.).

Magistrates' Courts Act 1980 (c. 43)

75 An offence under section 84(3) of the Magistrates' Courts Act 1980 (making of false statement as to means).

Animal Health Act 1981 (c. 22)

76 An offence under paragraph 6 of Schedule 1 to the Animal Health Act 1981 (offences relating to the manufacture of veterinary therapeutic substances).

Fisheries Act 1981 (c. 29)

77 An offence under section 5(4) of the Fisheries Act 1981 (alteration of records or furnishing false information).

Civil Aviation Act 1982 (c. 16)

78 An offence under section 82 of the Civil Aviation Act 1982 (using an aircraft for advertising, etc.).

Mental Health Act 1983 (c. 20)

79 An offence under section 103 of the Mental Health Act 1983 (wrongful disclosure of a report made by a Visitor).

80 An offence under section 129 of that Act (obstruction).

Building Act 1984 (c. 55)

81 An offence under section 96(3) of the Building Act 1984 (wrongful disclosure of information).

Surrogacy Arrangements Act 1985 (c. 49)

82 An offence under section 2 of the Surrogacy Arrangements Act 1985 (negotiating surrogacy arrangements on a commercial basis, etc.).

Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 (c. 14)

83 An offence under section 22(3), 23 or 25(3) of the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 (false statements and offences in relation to powers of entry).

Motor Cycle Noise Act 1987 (c. 34)

84 An offence under paragraph 1 of Schedule 1 to the Motor Cycle Noise Act 1987 (supply of exhaust systems etc. not complying with prescribed requirements).

Human Organ Transplants Act 1989 (c. 31)

85 An offence under section 2 of the Human Organ Transplants Act 1989 (restrictions on organ transplants).

Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (c. 8)

86 An offence under paragraph 14(4) of Schedule 15 to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (wrongful disclosure of information).

Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43)

87 An offence under section 118(1)(g), (h) or (i) of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (offences relating to inspection of genetically modified organisms).

Criminal Justice Act 1991 (c. 53)

88 An offence under section 20A of the Criminal Justice Act 1991 (false statements as to financial circumstances).

Deer Act 1991 (c. 54)

89 An offence under section 10(3) of the Deer Act 1991 (offences relating to sale and purchase etc. of venison).

Water Industry Act 1991 (c. 56)

90 An offence under section 206(2) of the Water Industry Act 1991 (wrongful disclosure of information).

91 An offence that falls within paragraph 5(5) of Schedule 6 to that Act (wrongful disclosure of information).

Social Security Administration Act 1992 (c. 5)

92 An offence under section 105 of the Social Security Administration Act 1992 (failure of person to maintain himself or another).

93 An offence under section 182 of that Act (illegal possession of documents).

Local Government Finance Act 1992 (c. 14)

94 An offence under section 27(5) of the Local Government Finance Act 1992 (false statements in relation to properties).

Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 (c. 52)

95 An offence under section 240 of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 (breach of contract involving injury to persons or property).

Merchant Shipping Act 1995 (c. 21)

96 An offence under section 57 of the Merchant Shipping Act 1995 (offences relating to merchant navy uniforms).

Reserve Forces Act 1996 (c. 14)

97 An offence under section 75(5) of the Reserve Forces Act 1996 (making false statements).

98 An offence under section 82(1) of that Act (offences in connection with regulations under sections 78 and 79 of that Act).

99 An offence under section 87(1) of that Act (offences in connection with claims for payment).

100 An offence under section 99 of that Act (false pretence of illegal absence).

101 An offence under paragraph 5(1) of Schedule 1 to that Act (false answers in attestation papers).

Housing Act 1996 (c. 52)

102 An offence under paragraph 23 or 24 of Schedule 1 to the Housing Act 1996 (contravening order not to part with money etc. held on behalf of a social landlord).

Broadcasting Act 1996 (c. 55)

103 An offence under section 144 of the Broadcasting Act 1996 (providing false information in connection with licences).

Breeding and Sale of Dogs (Welfare) Act 1999 (c. 11)

104 An offence under section 8 or 9(6) of the Breeding and Sale of Dogs (Welfare) Act 1999 (offences relating to the sale of dogs and connected matters).

Transport Act 2000 (c. 38)

105 An offence under section 82(2) of the Transport Act 2000 (wrongful disclosure of information).