However, under the Town Police Clauses Act 1847, it is a criminal offence to "wilfully and wantonly disturb any inhabitant, by pulling or ringing any door bell, or knocking at any door" punishable with up to 14 days imprisonment.
The Town Police Clauses Acts 1847 and 1889 is the collective title of the Town Police Clauses Act 1847 (10 & 11 Vict c 89) and the Town Police Clauses Act 1889 (52 & 53 Vict c 14).
The statute remains in force and is frequently used by local councils to close roads to allow public events such as processions or street parties to take place.
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The Town Police Clauses Act 1847 is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom (10 & 11 Vict c. 89).
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