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1981 Ed.] Public Order (Public Meetings) (General Conditions) Order

PUBLIC ORDER (PUBLIC MEETINGS) (GENERAL CONDITIONS) ORDER

(Cap. 245, section 11)

1

[Subsidiary]

L.N. 37 of 1981.

LAW LIBRARY

[8 May 1981.]

This Order may be cited as the Public Order (Public Meetings) (General Conditions) Order.

2.

It shall be the duty of every person who organizes or convenes any public meeting to maintain good order thereat throughout the meeting.

3. A public meeting shall not be held on a date or at a location other than the date and location notified to the Commissioner of Police under section 8 of the Ordinance, or for a period exceeding the duration of such public meeting as so notified.

4. (1) No amplification device shall be used at a public meeting unless particulars thereof are notified to the Commissioner of Police under section 8 of the Ordinance and the use thereof is not prohibited by the Commissioner of Police by notice in writing.

(2) Music shall not be broadcast at any public meeting through any amplified public-address system or by other similar means.

(3) No amplification device shall be used at any public meeting except so far as may be reasonably necessary to enable persons attending the meeting to hear the proceedings thereat.

5. (1) There shall be provided at every public meeting such number of persons to act as stewards as may be necessary to assist in maintaining good order thereat but, subject to any directions given by the Commissioner of Police, the number so provided shall be not less than 1 for every 10 persons attending the meeting.

(2) Every steward shall be provided with, and shall wear, an armband with the word "steward" thereon and its equivalent in Chinese characters.

(3) No armband provided in compliance with this paragraph shall be worn at any place other than the location of the public meeting.

6. No advertisement, printed matter, banner, poster or other similar notice or device relating to a public meeting or the subject-matter thereof shall be published, distributed or displayed at any place other than the location of the meeting, or at any time outside the period notified under section 8 of the Ordinance as the duration of the meeting.

Citation.

Duty to maintain good order at public meeting.

Date, location and duration of public meeting.

Restrictions on use of amplification devices.

Stewards.

Restrictions on display of banners, posters, etc.

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1981 Ed.] Public Order (Public Meetings) (General Conditions) OrderPUBLIC ORDER (PUBLIC MEETINGS) (GENERAL CONDITIONS) ORDER(Cap. 245, section 11)1[Subsidiary]L.N. 37 of 1981.LAW LIBRARY[8 May 1981.]This Order may be cited as the Public Order (Public Meetings) (General Conditions) Order.2.It shall be the duty of every person who organizes or convenes any public meeting to maintain good order thereat throughout the meeting.3. A public meeting shall not be held on a date or at a location other than the date and location notified to the Commissioner of Police under section 8 of the Ordinance, or for a period exceeding the duration of such public meeting as so notified.4. (1) No amplification device shall be used at a public meeting unless particulars thereof are notified to the Commissioner of Police under section 8 of the Ordinance and the use thereof is not prohibited by the Commissioner of Police by notice in writing.(2) Music shall not be broadcast at any public meeting through any amplified public-address system or by other similar means.(3) No amplification device shall be used at any public meeting except so far as may be reasonably necessary to enable persons attending the meeting to hear the proceedings thereat.5. (1) There shall be provided at every public meeting such number of persons to act as stewards as may be necessary to assist in maintaining good order thereat but, subject to any directions given by the Commissioner of Police, the number so provided shall be not less than 1 for every 10 persons attending the meeting.(2) Every steward shall be provided with, and shall wear, an armband with the word "steward" thereon and its equivalent in Chinese characters.(3) No armband provided in compliance with this paragraph shall be worn at any place other than the location of the public meeting.6. No advertisement, printed matter, banner, poster or other similar notice or device relating to a public meeting or the subject-matter thereof shall be published, distributed or displayed at any place other than the location of the meeting, or at any time outside the period notified under section 8 of the Ordinance as the duration of the meeting.Citation.Duty to maintain good order at public meeting.Date, location and duration of public meeting.Restrictions on use of amplification devices.Stewards.Restrictions on display of banners, posters, etc.
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1981 Ed.] Public Order (Public Meetings) (General[CAP. 245 Conditions) OrderPUBLIC ORDER (PUBLIC MEETINGS) (GENERALONGKONG CONDITIONS) ORDER(Cap. 245, section 11)1[Subsidiary]L.N. 37 81.LAW LIBRARY[8 May 1981.]This order may be cited as the Public Order (Public Meetings) (General Conditions) Order.2.It shall be the duty of every person who organizes or convenes any public meeting to maintain good order thereat throughout the meeting.3. A public meeting shall not be held on a date or at a location other than the date and location notified to the Commis- sioner of Police under section 8 of the Ordinance, or for a period exceeding the duration of such public meeting as so notified.4. (1) No amplification device shall be used at a public meeting unless particulars thereof are notified to the Commissioner of Police under section 8 of the Ordinance and the use thereof is not prohibited by the Commissioner of Police by notice in writing.(2) Music shall not be broadcast at any public meeting through any amplified public-address system or by other similar means.(3) No amplification device shall be used at any public meeting except so far as may be reasonably necessary to enable persons attending the meeting to hear the proceedings thereat.5. (1) There shall be provided at every public meeting such number of persons to act as stewards as may be necessary to assist in maintaining good order thereat but, subject to any directions given by the Commissioner of Police, the number so provided shall be not less than 1 for every 10 persons attending the meeting.(2) Every steward shall be provided with, and shall wear, an armband with the word "steward" thereon and its equivalent in Chinese characters.(3) No armband provided in compliance with this paragraph shall be worn at any place other than the location of the public meeting.6. No advertisement, printed-matter, banner, poster or other similar notice or device relating to a public meeting or the subject- matter thereof shall be published, distributed or displayed at any place other than the location of the meeting, or at any time outside the period notified under section 8 of the Ordinance as the duration of the meeting.Citation.Duty to maintain good order at public meeting.Date, location and duration of public meeting.Restrictions on use of amplification devices.Stewards.Restrictions on display of banners. posters etc.
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1981 Ed.] Public Order (Public Meetings) (General [CAP. 245 Conditions) Order

PUBLIC ORDER (PUBLIC MEETINGS) (GENERAL

ONG

KONG

CONDITIONS) ORDER

(Cap. 245, section 11)

1

[Subsidiary]

L.N. 37 81.

LAW

LIBRARY

[8 May 1981.]

This order may be cited as the Public Order (Public Meetings) (General Conditions) Order.

2.

It shall be the duty of every person who organizes or convenes any public meeting to maintain good order thereat throughout the meeting.

3. A public meeting shall not be held on a date or at a location other than the date and location notified to the Commis- sioner of Police under section 8 of the Ordinance, or for a period exceeding the duration of such public meeting as so notified.

4. (1) No amplification device shall be used at a public meeting unless particulars thereof are notified to the Commissioner of Police under section 8 of the Ordinance and the use thereof is not prohibited by the Commissioner of Police by notice in writing.

(2) Music shall not be broadcast at any public meeting through any amplified public-address system or by other similar means.

(3) No amplification device shall be used at any public meeting except so far as may be reasonably necessary to enable persons attending the meeting to hear the proceedings thereat.

5. (1) There shall be provided at every public meeting such number of persons to act as stewards as may be necessary to assist in maintaining good order thereat but, subject to any directions given by the Commissioner of Police, the number so provided shall be not less than 1 for every 10 persons attending the meeting.

(2) Every steward shall be provided with, and shall wear, an armband with the word "steward" thereon and its equivalent in Chinese characters.

(3) No armband provided in compliance with this paragraph shall be worn at any place other than the location of the public meeting.

6. No advertisement, printed-matter, banner, poster or other similar notice or device relating to a public meeting or the subject- matter thereof shall be published, distributed or displayed at any place other than the location of the meeting, or at any time outside the period notified under section 8 of the Ordinance as the duration of the meeting.

Citation.

Duty to maintain good order at public meeting.

Date, location and duration of public meeting.

Restrictions

on use of amplification devices.

Stewards.

Restrictions on display of banners. posters

etc.

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