Riots and Public Order Acts

The Riots and Public Order Acts are laws designed to maintain peace and safety by regulating public behavior. They give authorities the power to prevent, manage, and respond to disturbances such as riots, protests, or gatherings that threaten public order. These acts set out rules for peaceful assembly, provide measures to prevent violence, and outline punishments for unlawful protests. They aim to balance individual rights with the need to protect communities from disorder, ensuring that public events remain safe and lawful while respecting democratic freedoms.