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CHAPTER 56 - Public Order Act

Commencement Date: 1950-06-13

An Act of Parliament to make provision for the maintenance of public order, and for purposes connected therewith

Arrangement of Sections
1	Short Title.
2	Interpretation.
3	Prohibition of Organizations Equipped to Usurp Functions of Police, Etc.
4	Prohibition of Uniforms, Etc., in Connexion with Political Objects.
5	Regulation of Public Meeting and Processions.
6	Prohibition of Offensive Weapons at Public Meetings and Processions.
7	Power to Prohibit Entertainments and Sporting Events.
8	Curfew Orders.
9	Curfew Restriction Orders.
10	Prohibition of Flags, Etc., of Political Organization.
11	Possession of Offensive Weapon in Public Place.
12	Notified Liabilities.
13	Award of Compensation to Sufferers from Misconduct of Inhabitants of Area Declared Under Section 47 of Cap. 84.
14	Restriction on Use of Force.
15	Service of Documents.
16	Presumption of Authenticity of Certificates.
17	Penalty.
18	Offences by Corporations, Societies, Etc.
19	Offences to Be Cognizable; and Consent of Attorney-general.
20	Proof of Instigation, Lawful Authority or Excuse.
21	Jurisdiction.
22	Regulations.

Subsidiary legislation
Application of Section 11 Under Section 11 (5)
The Public Order (licences for Meetings or Processions) Regulations
The Public Order (banning of Political Uniforms)