public order Flashcards
which act relates to riots?
s1(1) public order act 1986
s1(1) POA 1986 ptp
12 or more people
used/ threatened unlawful violence
for common purpose
a person of reasonable firmness would fear for safety
what would those involved in a riot only threatening violence be charged with?
violent disorder
punishment for riot
up to 10 years or fine
which act relates to violent disorder?
s2(1) POA 1986
violent disorder ptp
3 or more people
present together
use or threaten unlawful violence
person of reasonable firmness would fear for safety
difference between affray and violent disorder in regards to violence
violent disorder can be threatening or using violence against property too
violent disorder punishment
up to 5 years and fine
which act relates to Affray
s3(1) POA 1986
affray ptp
1/2 people
use or threaten violence
would cause person of reasonable firmness to fear for safety
Affray punishment
up to 3 years or fine