Unit 7 Lesson 6: Public Order Legislation

Question 1

Amount of notice required for public procession?

Answer 1

At least 28 days to both the local authority and the police

Question 2

Amount of notice required for public procession?

Answer 2

At least 28 days to both the local authority and the police

Question 3

What is a public assembly?

Answer 3

20 or more persons in a public place which is wholly or partly open to the air

Question 4

What are the essential elements for mobbing and rioting?

Answer 4

1. Concourse - is a mob
2. Illegal combination - acted together to defy legal authority
3. Alarm to lieges - alarm and a breach of the peace

Question 5

Who has the power to allow the use of stop and search in relation to public order?

Answer 5

Inspector+ if believes that:
- incident of serious violence
Or
- persons carrying dangerous instruments or offensive weapons

Then inspector can authorise powers of search to be active for specified period not exceeding 24 hours. (Vehicles included)

Superintendent+ can extend this period for a further 24 hours.