TNAG-2673-FCO40-3870-Hong-Kong-defence-issues-Internal-Security-Guide-(ISG)-1993 — Page 88

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LEGISLATIVE POWER/AUTHORITY

TO WHOM GRANTED SECTION

Cap 245 (Cont'd)

(xi)

To cancel or amend public procession licence.

Commissoner of Police

14

(xii)

Any Police Officer

17(1)

(xiii)

To prevent, stop or disperse unlawful public meetings or processions.

To prevent, stop or disperse lawful public meetings or processions where there is reasonable belief that breach of the peace may occur.

(xiv)

To prohibit particular

(xv)

public gatherings in interests of public order.

To prohibit public gatherings generally for a period not exceeding 3 months in order to prevent serious public disorder.

Police Inspector 17(2) or above

Commissioner of 17(D) Police

Governor in Council

17(E)

(xvi)

To impose curfews

Governor by Order

31 (1)

(xvii)

To grant permits in relation to curfews.

Commissioner of Police

31 (2)

(xviii) To prohibit movement of vessels

or aircraft, in the interests of public order.

Governor by Order

34(1)

(xix)

To detain vessels/aircraft and persons on board such craft

Governor by Order

35 (i)

(xx)

To declare areas to be Closed Areas

Governor by Order

36(1)

(xxi)

CBF

37(1)

To grant permits to enter and leave closed areas occupied by HM Forces.

To grant permits to enter other closed areas.

Commissioner of Police

37(2) (Individuals) 38A (Classes)

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