Section 14B: Offences in connection with trespassory assemblies and arrest therefor.

Public Order Act 1986 · 1986 c. 64View on legislation.gov.uk

Part II: Processions and Assemblies

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.

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

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 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.

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.

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 . . . .

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.

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