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C.

Control of

assembly of 10 or more persons in any public place.

As can be seen here, the definitions

for meetings and processions are so vague as to include➡

literally all gatherings of people. The ordinance

was set to control gatherings and processions but with

the broad and vague definitions of terms, nearly all

human group activities are controlled.

PART II (Clause 3 and 4)

This part is concern with the control

organizations of organizations especially those expressing political

Violation

of

Article 18

Article 19

Article 22

belief.

Display of any flag, banner or other

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emblem at any premises, places, vehicle, trancar and

public gatherings may be prohibited.

The only condition necessary for the

prohibition is that if such police officer reasonably

believes that the display is likely to cause or lead

to a breach, of peace.

Under the above situation, a police officer

has the right to enter any premises or places, and stop

and board any vehicles, using such force as necessary.

Wearing of uniform signifying association

with any political organization or with the promotion

of any political object is also prohibited.

Any person who contravenes the above prohibitions shall be quilty and liable to fine and

imprisonment.

This part of the Ordinance deprives

people of their rights to political belief and its

manifestation.

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