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- Art. 11 ECHR: Right to freedom of peaceful assembly and association with others
- Guarantees peaceful protest
- Two types: Assembly; Procession |
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| s16 Public Order Act 1986 - "The gathering of two or more persons in a public place which is wholly or partly open to the open air." |
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s14(1) Public Order Act:
If a senior police officer reasonably believes:
(a)it may result in disorder, damage or disruption, or:-
(b) it's purpose is intimidation or compulsion of others:
Directions limiting location, duration and size may be issued. |
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Flockhart v Robinson
"A body of persons moving along a route." |
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3 factors for consideration:
- Has proper Notice been given?
- Are there grounds for imposing conditions?
- What conditions may be imposed to remove the risk of harm? |
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| Processions - Limitation: notice |
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POA 1986 ss11(1) + 11(2):
Notice required for:
- processions supporting or opposing views or actions
- Publicising a campaign
- Mark or commemorate and event |
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| Processions - Limitation: Notice requirement |
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POA s11(3):
- Date and Time
- Route
- Names of organisers
6 days notice where practicable. Deviation is an offence unless beyond Organiser's control. |
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| Processions - Limitation: Grounds |
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POA 1986 s12(1):
If a senior police officer believes:
(a) it may cause disorder, damage or disruption
(b) Purpose is to intimidate or compel others |
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| Processions - Limitation: Conditions that may be imposed. |
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s12(1):
Directions necessary to prevent disorder, damage or disruption.
s13(1): where s12 powers are insufficient, chief officer may ban all processions for 3 months. |
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