Breach of the peace Flashcards
1
Q
Breach of the Peace
Public Order Act 1936
A
Any person who in any public place or at any public meeting uses threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour with intent to provoke a breach of the peace or whereby a breach of the peace is likely to be occasioned, shall be guilty of an offence.
Harm is actually done or is likely to be done to a person or property causes a person in fear to harm to himself or his property
Assault, affray, riot, unlawful assault
2
Q
Power of Detention
A
Power of arrest - past, present and future
S24 PACE 1984
Precautionary Measure
consent to not offend again
