public order offences

Question 1

what are the elements of riot?

Answer 1

where there are 12 or more persons who are present together use or threaten unlawful violence (towards person or property) for a common purpose and the conduct of them is such as would cause a person of reasonable firmness present at the scene to fear for his personal safety
- may be committed in private as well as public places

Question 2

what are the elements of violent disorder?

Answer 2

three or more persons present together (no common purpose needed) use or threaten unlawful violence (towards person or property) and the conduct of them is such as would cause a person of reasonable firmness present at the scene to fear for his personal safety
- may be committed in private as well as public places

Question 3

what are the elements of affray?

Answer 3

a person is guilty of affray if he uses or threatens unlawful violence towards another person and his conduct is such as would cause a person of reasonable firmness present at the scene to fear for his safety
- can be committed in private and in public