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Public processions

7. The definition of "procession" is amended so that a meeting held

in conjunction with a procession is governed by the provisions

relating to processions (clause 3).

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Generally speaking, similar provisions are applied in respect of

public processions as apply to public meetings (new sections 13 to 15

at clause 7).

9. As regards exemption, processions of 30 persons or less are

exempt from the Ordinance (new section 13 (2) at clause 7).

Appeals and offences

10.

Section 16 is amended to -

(a)

provide a right of appeal against any condition

imposed by the Commissioner of Police;

(b)

restrict the general right of appeal to persons

connected with the organization or conduct of the

event (clause 7).

11.

Breach of a condition imposed by the Commissioner is not per se

to be an offence (clause 9).

12. It will be an offence for publicity to be given to a proposed

event within the first 24 hours of its notification to the

Commissioner under the Ordinance (new section 17A (1) (d) at clause 9).

13.

The presumption under section 17A (4) against persons charged

with certain offences under the Ordinance is repealed (clause 9 (b)).

Others

14. Clause 2 amends the long title to the Ordinance to include

reference to processions.