Crime and Disorder Act 1998

The Crime and Disorder Act 1998 was a law passed in the United Kingdom which was designed to help people feel safer and reduce crime. It made it easier for police officers to stop and search people they thought might be criminals and it also gave local governments more authority to deal with criminal and anti-social behaviour. It also encouraged partnerships between the police, local councils, and other organisations such as health care, so that everyone could work together to help keep people safe.