Public Order

Question 1

S1 POA 1986

Answer 1

Riot
12+ use or threaten for common purpose
Indictment fine or 10years

Question 2

S2 POA

Answer 2

Violent disorder
3+ people used/threaten using unlawful violence. (Includes violence against property)
Either way / fine or 5 years

Question 3

S3 POA 1986

Answer 3

Affray (group fighting in a public place that disturbs the peace)

Used or threatened unlawful violence towards another and caused them to fear for their safety

Either way / fine or 5 years

Question 4

S4 POA 1986

Answer 4

Fear or provocation of violence

To cause a person to believe immediate violence will be used against them with intent

To provoke immediate violence

Summary / fine or 6 months

Question 5

S4a POA 1986

Answer 5

Intentional harassment , alarm , distress

Defence: was inside dwelling

Summary/ fine or 6months

Question 6

S5 POA1986

Answer 6

Abusive words/behaviour, displays any writing, hearing or sight to cause HAD

defence: didn’t know there anyone would be in hearing or sight distance , was inside dwelling