Breach Of Peace (BOP)

Question 1

What is the definition of Breach of Peace?

Answer 1

• anywhere
• harm is done (injury/ damage)
• likely to be done
• to a person
• or in his presence to his property
• or person is in fear of being harmed through:
  — assault
  — affray
  — riot
  — other disturbance

Question 2

Where can a breach of peace be committed?

Answer 2

Anywhere

Question 3

Does Breach of Peace have a power of entry?

Answer 3

Yes

Question 4

Does a the owner of property need to be present if the breach of peace relates to harm being/ likely to be done to property?

Answer 4

Yes

Question 5

What does the word “harm” in “harm done/ likely to be done” mean?

Answer 5

Injury or damage to property

Question 6

Is a verbal argument alone enough for breach of the peace?

Answer 6

No

Question 7

Compete the blanks in this sentence.

A power of entry exists is a breach of the peace …… happened, , is …………, or …… reoccur.

Answer 7

A power of entry exists is a breach of the peace has happened, , is ongoing or may reoccur.