Not really. Often new laws are simply more specific, making prosecution easier.
For example a "noise nuisance" law covers a subset of offences that a "breech of the peace" law does. Other subsets could be covered by blasphemy laws, profanity laws, etc..
Along with being more specific it's a chance to declare a moral position and appear to be doing new things to protect citizens/subjects.
For example a "noise nuisance" law covers a subset of offences that a "breech of the peace" law does. Other subsets could be covered by blasphemy laws, profanity laws, etc..
Along with being more specific it's a chance to declare a moral position and appear to be doing new things to protect citizens/subjects.