OF07:Behaviour Offences Flashcards
What Act would you find Fighting in a public place?
Summary Offences Act 1981
What do you need for it to be fighting?
Must be at least 2 willing participants
Which Act would you find Offensive or Disorderly behaviour?
Summary Offences Act 1981
What is meant by offensive behaviour?
Manner arousing feelings of anger, resentment or disgust that causes a disturbance to public order
What is meant by disorderly behaviour?
Behaves in a seriously disruptive manner that causes a disturbance to public order
What is disorderly behaviour likely to cause violence?
The behaviour of a nature that it has caused, or may cause, violence against people or property to start or continue.
-Offensive-Riotous-Threatening-Insulting-Disorderly behaviour
What conditions would there be for Disorderly Assembly?
Group situations with three or more persons
-manner where others fear violence or disorder will occur
Examples: Gangs, street kids, two opposing factions
What is the defence against excreting in a public place?
Reasonable grounds to believe that they would not be seen
When can you arrest someone for Excreting in a public place under S. 39(2) Summary Offences Act 1981?
Only if you have actually seen them in the act and they fail to give their name and address
What could reclassify excreting in a public place as Offensive Behaviour?
Time, Place and Circumstance
What is your power of arrest for Resisting or Obstructing Police?
Section 39(1) Summary Offences Act 1981
What is your power of arrest for Resisting or Obstructing Police?
Section 39(1) Summary Offences Act 1981
