A 'Riot' of a Quiz

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1. In English law, what is the minimum number of persons required, who are present together, for the offence of Riot? 10 12 8 6

2. In English law, compensation can be claimed by persons who have suffered loss or damage from the local police budget when an offence of Riot is charged. True False

3. In English law, what is the maximum term of imprisonment for the offence of Riot? Life imprisonment 5 years 8 years 10 years

4. In English law, with regard to the offence of Violent Disorder, how many persons must be present together, for it to amount to this offence? 3 10 7 2

5. In English law, the offence of Violent Disorder may only be tried at the Crown Court. True False

6. In English Law, the offence of Affray (under Section 3 of the Public Order Act 1986) is,' A person is guilty of Affray if a person uses or threatens unlawful violence towards another and the person's conduct is such as would cause a person of reasonable firmness present at the scene to fear for his ________________'? Child Property Personal safety Life

7. The word Affray, comes from the French verb 'afrayer', meaning what? To overwhelm To frighten To terrify To scare

8. In English law, under Section 8 of the Public Order Act 1986, which of the following is NOT classed as a dwelling? Tent Vehicle House Communal landing

9. In English law, Section 5 of the Public Order Act 1986 states,' A person is guilty of an offence if he: (a) uses threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour, or disorderly behaviour, or (b) displays any writing, sign or other visible representation which is threatening, abusive or insulting, within the hearing or sight of a person likely to be caused harassment, alarm or distress thereby. What is the meaning of disorderly in this section? Wanton behaviour The Act does not define what is disorderly Aggressive behaviour Unruly behaviour

10. In English law, is the consent of the DPP (Director of Prosecutions), required for offences of Racial Hatred under the Public Order Act 1986? Yes No