Public Order Act · s 12

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s 12Offences and penalties

(1)

Any person who takes part in any unlawful group is guilty of an offence and liable on conviction to a fine of $1,000 and imprisonment for one year.

(2)

Any person who -

(a)

takes part in organising, convening or directing any unlawful group; or

(b)

continues to take part in any unlawful group which has been ordered under section 1 1 (2)(b) to disperse, is guilty of an offence and liable on conviction to a fine of $5,000 and imprisonment for 3 years.

POWERS FOR MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC ORDER

Control and closure ofroads etc.