Part II Processions and Assemblies

14BF1 Offences in connection with trespassory assemblies and arrest therefor.

1

A person who organises an assembly the holding of which he knows is prohibited by an order under section 14A is guilty of an offence.

2

A person who takes part in an assembly which he knows is prohibited by an order under section 14A is guilty of an offence.

3

In England and Wales, a person who incites another to commit an offence under subsection (2) is guilty of an offence.

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A constable in uniform may arrest without a warrant anyone he reasonably suspects to be committing an offence under this section.

5

A person guilty of an offence under subsection (1) is liable on summary conviction to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 months or a fine not exceeding level 4 on the standard scale or both.

6

A person guilty of an offence under subsection (2) is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale.

7

A person guilty of an offence under subsection (3) is liable on summary conviction to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 months or a fine not exceeding level 4 on the standard scale or both, notwithstanding section 45(3) of the M1Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980.

8

Subsection (3) above is without prejudice to the application of any principle of Scots Law as respects art and part guilt to such incitement as is mentioned in that subsection.