Why did raves become illegal?

As police warn about lockdown raves, we look at how raving began and why laws changed to stop them.

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Rave History, Culture & Music

Work to make rave sites in Devon and Cornwall 'unattractive' - BBC

Work to make rave sites in Devon and Cornwall 'unattractive' - BBC

Why did raves become illegal? - BBC News

Three illegal raves shut down in London in one night with partygoers fighting police - LBC

Coronavirus: Illegal rave organisers face new £10,000 fines - BBC News

August, 2020