Police Act is a stock short title used for legislation in India, Malaysia, New Zealand[1] and the United Kingdom relating to police forces and officers.
The Police Acts 1839 to 1893 was the collective title of the following Acts:[4] 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.
[5] Scotland The Police (Scotland) Acts 1857 to 1890 was the collective title of the following Acts:[6] Northern Ireland