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Chapter VIII · Offences Against Public Tranquillity

154. Owner or occupier of land on which unlawful assembly is held

Whenever any unlawful assembly or riot takes place, the owner or occupier of the land upon which such unlawful assembly is held, or such riot is committed, and any such person having or claiming an interest in such land, shall be punished with fine not exceeding $4,000 if he or his agent or manager, knowing that such offence is being or has been committed, or having reason to believe it is likely to be committed, do not -

(a)

give the earliest notice thereof in his or their power to the principal officer at the nearest police station;

(b)

in the case of his or their having reason to believe that it was about to be committed, use all lawful means in his or their power to prevent it; and

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(c)

in the event of its taking place. do not use all lawful means in his or their power to disperse or suppress the unlawful assembly or riot.

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Chapter IX

Chapter X

Contempts of Lawful Authority of Public Servants

Chapter XI

False Evidence and Offences Against Public Justice

Chapter

Offences Relating to Coin and Government Stamps

Chapter

Offences Relating to Weights and Measures

Chapter XIV

Offences Affecting Public Health, Safety, Convenience, Decency and Morals

Chapter XV

Offences Relating to Religion

Chapter XVI

Chapter XVII

Chapter XVIII

Offences Relating to Documents, False Documents and Currency Notes and Bank Notes

Chapter XIX

Criminal Breach of Contracts of Service

Chapter XX

Offences Relating to Marriage

Chapter XXI

Defamation

Chapter XXII

Criminal Intimidation, Insult and Annoyance

Chapter XXIII

Attempts to Commit Offences