Part II Processions and Assemblies

F114B 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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(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 F3. . . .

(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.