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CAP. 245]

Public Order

[1987 Ed.

Originally 64 of 1967.

29 of 1969. 31 of 1970. 98 of 1970.

5 of 1971.

24 of 1972. 75 of 1972.

45 of 1973. 20 of 1975.

46 of 1977.

L.N. 147/77. 27 of 1978. 67 of 1980. L.N. 30/82. 33 of 1983. 16 of 1987.

1 of 1989 73/90

CHAPTER 245

PUBLIC ORDER

To consolidate and amend the law relating to the maintenance of

public order, the control of organizations, meetings, places, vessels and aircraft, unlawful assemblies and riots and matters incidental thereto or connected therewith.

[17 November 1967.]

Short title.

Interpretation.

PART I

PRELIMINARY

1. This Ordinance may be cited as the Public Order Ordinance.

2. In this Ordinance, unless the context otherwise requires----

"closed area" means any area or place declared to be a closed area

by order under section 36;

"designated public area" means an area designated as a designated

public area by the Governor under section 10; (Added, 67 of 1980, s. 2)

"meeting" means any gathering or assembly of persons convened or organized for the purpose of the discussion of issues or matters of interest or concern to the general public or a section thereof, or for the purpose of the expression of views on such issues or matters, and includes any gathering or assembly of persons whether or not previously convened or organized at which any person assumes or attempts to assume control or leadership thereof for any such purpose; but does not include any gathering or assembly of persons convened or organized exclusively-

(a) for social, recreational, cultural, academic, educational, religious or charitable purposes, or as a conference or seminar bona fide intended for the discussion of topics of a social, recreational, cultural, academic, educational, religious, charitable, professional, business or commercial character;

(b) for the purpose of a funeral;

(c) for the purposes of any public body; or

(d) for the purpose of carrying out any duty or exercising any power imposed or conferred by any Ordinance; (Replaced, 67 of 1980, s. 2)

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CAP. 245] Public Order [1987 Ed. Originally 64 of 1967. 29 of 1969. 31 of 1970. 98 of 1970. 5 of 1971. 24 of 1972. 75 of 1972. 45 of 1973. 20 of 1975. 46 of 1977. L.N. 147/77. 27 of 1978. 67 of 1980. L.N. 30/82. 33 of 1983. 16 of 1987. 1 of 1989 73/90 CHAPTER 245 PUBLIC ORDER To consolidate and amend the law relating to the maintenance of public order, the control of organizations, meetings, places, vessels and aircraft, unlawful assemblies and riots and matters incidental thereto or connected therewith. [17 November 1967.] Short title. Interpretation. PART I PRELIMINARY 1. This Ordinance may be cited as the Public Order Ordinance. 2. In this Ordinance, unless the context otherwise requires---- "closed area" means any area or place declared to be a closed area by order under section 36; "designated public area" means an area designated as a designated public area by the Governor under section 10; (Added, 67 of 1980, s. 2) "meeting" means any gathering or assembly of persons convened or organized for the purpose of the discussion of issues or matters of interest or concern to the general public or a section thereof, or for the purpose of the expression of views on such issues or matters, and includes any gathering or assembly of persons whether or not previously convened or organized at which any person assumes or attempts to assume control or leadership thereof for any such purpose; but does not include any gathering or assembly of persons convened or organized exclusively- (a) for social, recreational, cultural, academic, educational, religious or charitable purposes, or as a conference or seminar bona fide intended for the discussion of topics of a social, recreational, cultural, academic, educational, religious, charitable, professional, business or commercial character; (b) for the purpose of a funeral; (c) for the purposes of any public body; or (d) for the purpose of carrying out any duty or exercising any power imposed or conferred by any Ordinance; (Replaced, 67 of 1980, s. 2) { Page 5 Page 6
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CAP. 245]

Public Order

[1987 Ed.

Originally 64 of 1967.

29 of 1969. 31 of 1970. 98 of 1970.

5 of 1971.

24 of 1972. 75 of 1972.

45 of 1973. 20 of 1975.

46 of 1977.

L.N. 147/77. 27 of 1978. 67 of 1980. L.N. 30/82. 33 of 1983. 16 of 1987.

1of 1989 73/90

CHAPTER 245

PUBLIC ORDER

To consolidate and amend the law relating to the maintenance of

public order, the control of organizations, meetings, places, vessels and aircraft, unlawful assemblies and riots and matters incidental thereto or connected therewith.

[17 November 1967.]

Short title.

Interpretation.

PART I

PRELIMINARY

1. This Ordinance may be cited as the Public Order Ordinance.

2. In this Ordinance, unless the context otherwise requires---- "closed area" means any area or place declared to be a closed area

by order under section 36;.

"designated public area" means an area designated as a designated

public area by the Governor under section 10; (Added, 67 of 1980, s. 2)

"meeting" means any gathering or assembly of persons convened or organized for the purpose of the discussion of issues or matters of interest or concern to the general public or a section thereof, or for the purpose of the expression of views on such issues or matters, and includes any gathering or assembly of persons whether or not previously convened or organized at which any person assumes or attempts to assume control or leadership thereof for any such purpose; but does not include any gathering or assembly of persons convened or organized exclusively-

(a) for social, recreational, cultural, academic, educational, religious or charitable purposes, or as a conference or seminar bona fide intended for the discussion of topics of a social, recreational, cultural, academic, educational, religious, charitable, professional, business or commercial character;

(b) for the purpose of a funeral;

(c) for the purposes of any public body; or

(d) for the purpose of carrying out any duty or exercising any power imposed or conferred by any Ordinance; (Replaced, 67 of 1980, s. 2)

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