public order law

Question 1

who has the power to ban a public procession?
1. the chief officer of the police
2. the council of the district
3. the secretary of state

Answer 1

a b and c

Question 2

how many persons are required for a public assembly?

Answer 2

2

Question 3

a breach of prsce is
a) excessive noise
b( violence
c) anti social behaviour

Answer 3

requires violence or threat of violence

Question 4

using their breach of peace power, the police may detain a person without arresting or charging them with any offene true or false.

Answer 4

is a preventitive offence and unless they resist arrest - there is no offenve

Question 5

which is the most serious public order offence

Answer 5

riot carries heaviest sentence (10 years)

Question 6

the criminal justice and public order act criminalised certain forms of trespass. what do these offences have in common?
- they might cause violence
- they disrput the lives of others
- they involve large numbers of people

Answer 6

b- they disrupt the lives of others