Parks Regulation (Amendment) Act 1926 facts for kids
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| Long title | An Act to amend the Parks Regulation Act, 1872. |
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| Citation | 16 & 17 Geo. 5. c. 36 |
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| Royal assent | 15 December 1926 |
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Status: Amended
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| Text of statute as originally enacted | |
| Text of the Parks Regulation (Amendment) Act 1926 as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk | |
The Parks Regulation (Amendment) Act 1926 was a law made in the United Kingdom. It changed an older law called the Parks Regulation Act 1872. This new law helped decide who was in charge of parks and open spaces. It also made sure rules for these places were clear.
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What Was This Law About?
This law was all about how public parks and gardens were managed. It made updates to an earlier law from 1872. The main goal was to clarify who looked after these important public areas. It also explained who could make rules for them.
Why Do Parks Need Laws?
Parks, gardens, and open spaces are for everyone to enjoy. Laws are needed to keep them safe and well-maintained. They help make sure these places are used fairly by everyone. Rules can cover things like opening hours or what activities are allowed.
Who Was in Charge of Parks?
Before this 1926 law, the "Commissioners of Her Majesty's Works and Public Buildings" managed many parks. This was a government group. The new law changed this slightly. It said the "Commissioners of Works" would be in charge. This was a similar government department.
Special Cases for Park Management
For a very famous garden, Kew Gardens, a different person was in charge. This was the Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries. This shows that different types of public land had different managers.
What Did the 1926 Law Change?
The 1926 Act made some important updates to the 1872 law. It clarified which specific parks and open spaces were covered. It also transferred the power to make rules for parks. This power went to the Commissioners of Works and the Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries. This made it clearer who had the authority to set rules.
Rules That Stayed the Same
Some rules from the 1872 Act continued to apply. These were rules that were already in place in certain parks. The 1926 law made sure these existing rules remained valid.
