Deck 19: Freedom of Association and Assembly

Question 1

The Article 11 right to freedom of association and assembly is a limited right.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Outline how the law now impacts upon the rights of travelling communities to move along the highway.

Answer 2

No Answer

Question 3

Explain how the law governing public order has developed over the last 50 years.

Answer 3

No Answer

Question 4

What is the most important humanitarian value?

Question 5

Explain, with reference to case law, the indirect means which can be employed to restrain public meetings.

Question 6

Conditions may be placed on a demonstration to prevent which of the following?

A) Serious public disorder
B) Risk to the safety of those taking part in the demonstration
C) Serious damage to property
D) Hindrance to any person wishing to enter a court

Question 7

Which of the following statements are TRUE?

A) Under the law on the regulation of processions, a procession must include more than one person
B) It is an offence to obstruct a person who is aiding a police officer in the execution of his or her duty
C) The requirement to give notice of a procession can be waived
D) A riot can be committed in both private and public places

Question 8

In the White Paper 'Review of Public Order Law' 1985 which of the following behaviour was NOT specifically stated as being targeted?

A) Hooligans on housing estates causing disturbances in common areas of flats
B) Groups of youths shouting abuse at people waiting to catch public transport
C) Strikers harassing workers breaking a strike
D) Rowdy behaviour in the streets late at night

Question 9

The provisions in the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 in relation to failing to leave in a reasonable time apply to gatherings held at night with amplified music and at least how many people?

A) 20
B) 30
C) 40
D) 50

Question 10

Except where it is impracticable to do so, in England, how many days' notice should be given of a procession which is designed to oppose the views of another?

A) 4
B) 6
C) 10
D) 12

Question 11

Which Article of the ECHR relates to freedom of assembly and association?

A) 9
B) 10
C) 11
D) 12

Question 12

For the offence of 'harassment, alarm or distress' actual harassment, alarm or distress needs to be proven.

Question 13

The offence of fear or provocation of violence can be committed by one person acting alone.

Question 14

Under the Public Order Act of 1986 violent conduct is defined as conduct specifically intended to cause damage or injury.

Question 15

A senior police officer may impose conditions on a procession.

Question 16

It is a criminal offence which may be punished under indictment to obstruct the highway.

Question 17

In UK law there is an unrestricted right to assemble on any land to which the public has access.

Question 18

Under the Public Order Act 1936 the wearing of uniforms in public with the intention of promoting a political objective is unlawful.

Question 19

Explain, with reference to case law, how the criminal provisions of the Protection of Harassment Act 1997 operate.