Public Order Flashcards
1
Q
Sec 5 POA 1986
A
A person is guilty of an offence if he
uses threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour, or disorderly behaviour, or
displays any writing, sign or other visible representation which is threatening, abusive or insulting,
within the hearing or sight of a person likely to be caused harassment, alarm or distress thereby.
2
Q
Under what circumstances could conduct as described in Sec 5 POA 1986 not be an offence?
A
If the conduct is by a person inside a dwelling and the other person is also inside that or another dwelling.
