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 […]