Crimes Against The Fundamental Laws of the State: Section III - Prohibition, interruption and dissolution of peaceful meetings

Question 1

What are the element of “Prohibition, Interruption and dissolution of peaceful meetings?

Answer 1

(1) Offender is a public officer or employee;
(2) He performs any of the following acts—

(a) prohibiting or interrupting, without legal ground, the holding of a peaceful
meeting, or by dissolving the same;

(b) hindering any person from joining any lawful association or from attending any
of its meetings; or

(c) prohibiting or hindering any person from addressing, either alone or together
with others, any petition to the authorities for the correction of abuses or redress of grievances.

Question 2

What is the penalty for Prohibition, Interruption and dissolution of peaceful meetings?

Answer 2

Prision correctional in its minimum period

Question 3

What is the liability if the person who interrupts or dissolved the peaceful meeting is one of the participant?

Answer 3

Unjust vexation

Question 4

If the act under Article 131 is committed by a private individual, what is the offense committed?

Answer 4

Disturbance of public order (Article 153)