Serious Crime and Other Offences - Public Order Flashcards

1
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What is the legislation for simple drunkenness?

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S.12 The Licensing Act 1872

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What does s.12 of the Licensing Act 1872 say about drunkness?

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  • every person found drunk in any public place will be committing an offence and will receive a fine
  • cannot be drugs causing the intoxication
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What is the legislation for drunk and incapable?

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S.1 Licensing Act 1902

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What does s.1 of the Licensing Act 1902 say about drunk and incapable?

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  • if they are unable to take care of themselves, do not take them home, take them to A&E or a safe house
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5
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What is the legislation for drunk and disorderly?

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S.91(1) Criminal Justice Act 1967

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What does s.91(1) of the Criminal Justice Act 1967 say about drunk and disorderly?

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  • if they are in a public place, while drunk, and guilty of disorderly behaviour, they will be subjected to a fine
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7
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How often will checks be carried out if someone is drunk whilst in custody?

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Every 30 minutes

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8
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Describe to me s.5 of the Public Order Act

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  • “fuck off” - not directing it to anyone
  • only committed in public, however, this could be leaking out of private e.g. from a window
  • no need to prove intent to cause harassment, alarm or distress
  • (Harassment, Alarm or Distress)
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Describe to me s.4(a) of the Public Order Act

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  • “you fuck off” - directing it at somene
  • only committed in public, however, this could be leaking out of private e.g. from a window
  • must have intent to cause harassment, alarm or distress
  • does not include the distribution of materials (display only)
  • (Intentional Harassment, Alarm or Distress)
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Describe to me s.4 of the Public Order Act

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  • “you fuck off or I’ll smack you” - directing it at someone
  • only committed in public, however, this could be leaking out of private e.g. from a window
  • intent to cause another fear of immediate violence but subject does not have to actually fear violence
  • can be through writing/ visible representation (must be threatening/ abusive/ insulting)
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Describe to me s.3 of the Public Order Act

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  • “you fuck off or i”ll smack you” - whilst stepping towards them (has to be more than words)
  • can be committed in both public and in private
  • can’t be threats against property
  • fear for their personal safety
  • (Affray)
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Describe to me s.2 of the Public Order Act

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  • “you fuck off or me and my two mates will smack you” - has to be three people or more
  • can be committed in both public and in private
  • can be words alone
  • fear for their personal safety
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13
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Describe to me s.1 of the Public Order Act

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  • “you fuck off or me and my eleven friends will smack you” - has to be twelve people or more
  • can be committed in both public and in private
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14
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What section of the Public Order Act is about race hate?

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s.17

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15
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What section of the Public Order Act is about religious hate?

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s.29A

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16
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Which section of the Public Order Act is about sexual orientation hate?

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s.29AB

17
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Which section of the Public Order Act is about stirring up racial hatred?

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s.18

18
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Which section of the Public Order Act is about intent to stir up racial hate e.g. through publishing or distributing written material?

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s.19

19
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Which section of the Public Order Act is about having material that demonstrates racial hatred?

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s.23

20
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What section could be used for anything not mentioned in the Public Order Act regarding hatred?

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s.145

21
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What are the defences for public order offences?

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  • no reason to believe there was any person within hearing or sight who were likely to be caused harassment, alarm or distress
  • inside a dwelling and no reason to believe words/ behaviour/ signs would be heard/ seen by anyone outside
  • his conduct was reasonable