Public Order Law Flashcards
1) Who has the power to ban a public procession?
a) the chief officer of police
b) the council of the district
c) the secretary of state.
All 3 must agree
How many persons are required for a public assembly?
2
A breach of peace is:
a) excessive noise
b) violence
c) anti-social behavior
b) violence
Using their breach of the peace power, the police may detain a person without arresting them or charging them with an offence. True or false?
True
Which is the most serious public order offence?
Riot
What do organisers of a public procession need to do?
Give written notice to a police station at least 6 days in advance.
If an event is held regularly and is customary, do the organisers need to give written notice?
No
Does a public procession have a minimum amount of people? What about an assembly?
Procession - No
Assembly - 2
Do organisers need to notify the police in a public assembly?
No
If an event is held on a highway or where public has access, what is it? How about if it is held where the public have access in the open air?
1) procession
2) assembly
What is a trespassory assembly?
1) held by more than 20 people on land in the open air
2) held on land which the public has no or limited right of access
3) may result in serious disruption to life or significant damage to land
Can police ban public processions? What about assemblies?
PRocessions - Yes
Assemblies - No
Is breach of the peace a crime?
No, but it carries a power of arrest
What are the public order offences?
Riot
Violent disorder
Affray
Fear or provocation of violence
Harassment
Aggravated trespass
How many people need to be together for a riot? And violent disorder? And affray?
12 or more
3 or more
one or two
