Article 7
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6. In December 1988, the United Kingdom ratified the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment. expected that this ratification will be extended to Bermuda by early 1990.
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Article 17
At the meeting to discuss the United Kingdom's second report on its dependent territories, it was asked what kind of personal data could be stored in computers and who could hold such information (CCPR/C/SR.857, para. 31). Personal information obtained by the Government of Bermuda may be used only for the purposes set out in statutory provisions under which the information is obtained. This applies whether or not the information is stored in computers. There is no special law enacted in Bermuda dealing with computers and privacy of personal data but this subject is currently under study by the Government.
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Article 21
At the same meeting, a question was asked about the discretionary powers of commissioners of police in the dependent territories in respect of conduct of public meetings (CCPR/C/SR.857, para. 64). In Bermuda, the Commissioner of Police conducts his duties and responsibilities in these matters by applying laws enacted by the Bermuda Parliament. The principal Acts in Bermuda law that govern public meetings are the Public Order Act, 1963; and the Summary Offences Act, 1926.
The following is a summary of the relevant parts of the Public Order Act, 1963:
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Section 2. Prohibits disorderly behaviour at a public meeting;
Section 3.
Section 4.
Section 9.
Section 10.
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Creates the offences of threatening, abusive or insulting words, gestures or behaviour at any public meeting or in any public place with intent to provoke a breach of the peace, or whereby a breach of the peace is likely to be occasioned;
Prohibits the most public processions without a permit granted by the Deputy Governor;
Permits the police to re-route a procession under certain circumstances;
A police officer may arrest, without a warrant, y person reasonably suspected by him of committing or having committed any offence against this Act.
Ultimate operational control of the police is vested in the Governor acting in accordance with the Constitution. There is also a Police Complaints Review Board in Bermuda established under the Police Act. This body provides for an independent assessor appointed by the Bar Council.