Public Order Flashcards
1
Q
What are the elements of Riot?
A
the accused was one of 12 or more people –
who were present together at a place (public or private), and
who used or threatened unlawful violence for a common purpose, and
that the conduct of these people (taken together) was such as would cause a person of reasonable firmness present at the scene to fear for his or her personal safety,4 and
2
Q
What is the riot section
A
93B
3
Q
What is the affray section
A
93C
4
Q
What are the proofs of affray?
A
used or threatened unlawful violence towards another;
either intentionally, or being aware that his or her conduct may be violent or threaten violence;
as would cause a person of reasonable firmness present to fear for his or her personal safety.
5
Q
What is the defence to Affray?
A
Self defence
