Topic 10.5: Public Nuisance

Question 1

What is Public Nuisance?

Answer 1

An infringement of a public right (e.g. obstruction of a highway or water supply contamination)

Question 2

Is protesting a public nuisance?

Answer 2

It can be; every one has a right to protest, however, if the protest prevents people from going where they want to then it may be considered a public nuisance (e.g. blocking a highway)