The Incitement to Disaffection Act 1934 is a UK statute applicable to Northern Ireland. It provides that a person who maliciously and advisedly endeavors to seduce any members of Her Majesty’s forces from duty, or whose duty or religion shall be to His Majesty, shall be guilty of an offense. It is an offense for […]
The Terrorism Act amended and updated anti-terrorism legislation. It replaces the previous legislation which was renewed annually. The Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001 gave additional powers to security forces following the September 2011 terrorist attacks on New York and Washington. It sought to delay the terrorist finance and to enable agencies to collect their […]
Certain of the following powers apply where there is an authorization in force in respect of them in any locality concerned. The provisions confer power on any constable in uniform to require any person to remove any item that they believe that person is wearing wholly or mainly for the purpose of concealing their identity; […]
A person who, in a public place, uses disorderly behavior or behavior whereby a breach of the peace is likely to be occasioned, is guilty of an offence. A person so guilty may be convicted on summary conviction and sentenced to imprisonment for up to six months or fined, not exceeding level 5 on the […]
The Public (Northern Ireland) Order 1987 deals with processions, open-air meetings, and matters concerning public order. If a senior police officer, having regard to the time, place, and circumstances in which any open-air public meeting is being held or intended to be held, reasonably believes that it may result in serious public disorder, serious damage […]
A person who uses threatening, abusive, or insulting words or behaviour, or displays any written material which is threatening, abusive, or insulting, is guilty of an offence if they intend thereby to stir up hatred or arouse fear; or having regard to all the circumstances, hatred is likely to be stirred up or fear is […]
Criminal Damage (Compensation) (NI) 1977 provides for compensation for criminal damage. Compensation is payable by the Secretary of State for damage caused as a result of an act committed on or after 1st April 1978 to any property or to any unlawful removal of property in specified circumstances. There is provision for compensation for malicious […]
Subject to the following provisions, if a person agrees with another person or persons that a course of conduct shall be pursued which, if it is carried out in accordance with their intentions, will necessarily involve or amount to the commission of a criminal offence by one or more of the parties to the agreement, […]
Criminal Attempts and Conspiracy (NI) Order 1983 If, with intent to commit an offence to which this legislation applies, a person does an act that is more than merely preparatory to the commission of the offence, they are guilty of attempting to commit the offence. A person may be guilty of attempting to commit an […]
There are specific powers of search, detention of persons and vehicles in the Misuse of Drugs Legislation. There are enhanced powers for enforcement. A police constable may detain and search a person, vehicle, or vessel for controlled drugs. It is an offence to obstruct a constable or another person in the exercise of their powers. It […]