Sentences with phrase «public order act»

(Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994?)

This Act is similar to the Public Order Act 1986, which forbids inciting racial hatred.

Section 1 (6) of RCA 2016 adopts the definition of «riot» in s 1 of the Public Order Act 1986, namely: «Where 12 or more persons who are present together use or threaten unlawful violence for a common purpose and the conduct of them (taken together) is such as would cause a person of reasonable firmness present at the scene to fear for his personal safety, each of the persons using unlawful violence for the common purpose is guilty of riot.»

Words spoken which amounted to part of the offence being charged — in this instance Public Order Act 1986, s 5 — did not fall to be considered under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE 1984) Codes of Practice, para 11.13 Code C and there was no duty on the police to give the detainee an opportunity to read the police record of what was alleged to have been said and sign it as correct — or not as the case may be.

Counsel for the police, David Pannick QC, had argued that the interference was lawful because of breach of the peace powers, alternatively by virtue of the powers conferred under the aegis of the Public Order Act 1986, or finally pursuant to the doctrine of necessity.

The defence submitted that a cell constituted a dwelling under s 8 of the Public Order Act 1986, and accordingly the offence was not made out.

The defendant appealed against conviction for an offence of racially aggravated threatening behaviour, contrary to the Public Order Act 1986, s 4 and the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 (CDA 1998), s 31 (1)(a), arguing that the phrase used was not capable of demonstrating hostility based on membership of a racial group.

The most current guide to protest law available covers this list of legislation, case law and more: • Austin v UK, ECtHR Grand Chamber, Judgment 15th March 2012 • Police Reform and Social Responsibilities Act 2011, ss141 - 149 • Police (Conduct) Regulations 2008 • R v Jones and others (2007) 1 AC 136 • R (LaPorte) v Chief Constable of Gloucestershire (2007) 2 AC 105 • Police (Complaints and Misconduct) Regulations 2004 • Police Reform Act 2002 • Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 • Public Order Act 1986 • Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 • European Convention on Human Rights

Commentary by Muna Ndulo Full Case Can be Found HERE THE FACTS The petitioners sought a declaration that sections 5, 6 and 7 amended by Statutory Instrument No. 1 of 1996, of the Public Order Act, Chapter 113 of the...

S was convicted under the Public Order Act 1986, s 4A (1)(b).

The Supreme Court has recently supported the use of random stop and search powers allowed under s60 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act on the basis this may save lives.

If you are arrested in the UK, you'll hear that your rights include a rider inserted by the 1994 Criminal Justice and Public Order Act, after «you do not have to say anything»: But, it may harm...

In that case, two police officers had sought to use the power to search a person provided for in the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994, ss 60 (4) and (5).

The cyclists were arrested under provisions in section 12 of the Public Order Act 1986, which states that the police can impose conditions on a public procession if they hold the reasonable belief that «it may result in serious public disorder, serious damage to property or serious disruption to the life of the community.»

There is a public order act, which applies to guide and service dogs.

The spokesman said: «Four people have been arrested for a variety of offences under the Public Order Act, 1986.

In the course of the demonstration, 10 of the protesters were arrested by police for breaching the terms of the public order Act.

Guido Fawkes argues that she thus deliberately provoked hatred of a racial group, and is therefore in breach of the 1986 Public Order Act.

The Police in the Eastern Region have cautioned the two major political parties in the country to act in accordance with the public order act or face a possible curfew in areas the two parties clashed.

The technicalities of the Public Order Act may not be widely known but I would have expected certain journalists and MPs on all sides to look it up before proceeding to pass judgement on Andrew.

The relevant offence the Public Order Act.

The police served a Public Order Act notice earlier, which allows them to take action if they believe a crowd could cause serious damage to property or disrupt the life of the community.

Yesterday, after months of campaigning, the Government finally accepted a House of Lords amendment that got rid of the word «insulting» from Section 5 of the 1986 Public Order Act.

Gavin Reid, of Green Close, Luton, was sentenced at City of Westminster magistrates court for an offence under the Public Order Act.

Police arrested 58 people, all anti-fascist protesters, for breaches of the Public Order Act.

Their manifesto committed them to restore the right to protest, with action on section five of the Public Order Act and on harassment injunctions.

John Richards was told that his sign might contravene the Public Order Act 1986, which dictates that it is an offence to display signs that are threatening, abusive or insulting, and could cause distress.

Other examples would include Moos and McClure (where the Court of Appeal overturned the only successful kettling case to date) and the admittedly contentious decision in Abdul v DPP - the conviction under section five of the Public Order Act 1986 of those protesting in fairly vituperative terms («baby killers», «rapists», «murderers» etc) about the war in Iraq at a homecoming for British troops.

In a statement signed by Public Affairs Director DCOP Rev. David Nenyi Ampah Bennin, the police said the protesters violated the Public Order Act.

Concerns have also been raised about the powers under section 60 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994, where the police can stop people without reasonable suspicion when a senior offi cer believes there is a real risk of serious violence in an area.

Dissatisfied with the conduct of the police, the group went to court to seek clarification on whether or not it was appropriate for a Circuit Court to entertain matters arising out of the enforcement of the Public Order Act.

The Public Order Act, 1994 requires persons desiring to hold a public event to notify the police in writing not less than five days before the event.

(6) the decision to give directions / impose conditions, purportedly under section 14 of the Public Order Act 1986, to disperse those taking part in the Climate Camp protest.»

Campaigners are demanding the government scrap a clause banning «insulting words and behaviour» from the Public Order Act.

Section 5 of the Public Order Act has resulted in many controversial arrests and prosecutions, including several instances in which police officers themselves have complained of being offended by people swearing around them.

«We therefore call on the police to confirm that they will prosecute under «hate crime» any individual or group who seeks to intimidate our supporters and candidates or at least under the Public Order offence under Section 4, 4A or 5 of the 1986 Public Order Act,» they added.

According to Christian charity, Christian Concern, preacher who was charged under the Public Order Act 1986, after allegedly entering a discussion with two passers - by about homosexuality, has been acquitted.

Frost was charged under the Public Order Act 1986, «with intent to cause harassment, alarm or distress used threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour.»

According to Christian charity, Christian Concern, preacher who was charged under the Public Order Act... More

Ilesanmi was charged by police under Section 5 of the Public Order Act for using threatening or abusive words or behaviour or disorderly behaviour within the hearing or sight of a person likely to be caused harassment, alarm or distress which was racially aggravated.

The Public Order Act, argues Rod Liddle, source of the first story, «is used... to criminalise people who express inconvenient political views».

The Public Order Act Last month, we published English barrister Paul Diamond's report on official bigotry against Christianity in England, which uses the Public Order Act and its outlawing of speech that is «threatening, abusive, or insulting» as an excuse.

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People are allowed to believe what they want, but when they act together in public, they must abide by the beliefs of the established order.

This view defines the state as a juridical order that exists principally for the purpose of securing public order and protecting our ability to act on our own initiative.

Their primary principle is «appearing to stay within the law,» giving the impression of complying with the essential regulations for preserving public peace and order, looking innocent, not getting caught in an antisocial act.

«You can't be mobilized for active orders and be a candidate for public office, between the DOD rules and the Hatch Act, you can't do that,» Croci said.

Christie is a law - and - order guy, and recent terrorist acts correctly scare the public.