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The Universities Act 1825[1] (6 Geo. 4. c. 97, long title An Act for the better Preservation of the Peace and good Order in the Universities of England) is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom which provides for officers of police constable status within Cambridge and Oxford universities. Sections 3 and 4 have been repealed.[2] In 2003, the University of Oxford closed its police force to avoid the complexity and costs of complying with new standards.[3]
| Act of Parliament | |
 | |
| Long title | An Act for the better Preservation of the Peace and good Order in the Universities of England. |
|---|---|
| Citation | 6 Geo. 4. c. 97 |
| Dates | |
| Royal assent | 5 July 1825 |
| Text of statute as originally enacted | |
| Text of the Universities Act 1825 as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk. | |
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Provision of appointment for abled personnel such as police constables deemed fit by the chancellor or vice-chancellor of the universities of Cambridge and Oxford. Jurisdiction was within the precincts and four miles outside of the relevant universities.[2][4]
Provides for a pro vice chancellor, or deputy vice chancellor to create constables in the absence of the chancellor.[2][4]
Provided for the apprehension of prostitutes within the precincts of the university. This was repealed by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 1989 (c. 43), s. 1(1), Sch. 1 Part I.[2]
Defined the act as a Public Act. This was repealed by Statute Law Revision (No. 2) Act 1888 (51 & 52 Vict. c. 57).[2]
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