﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><?xml-stylesheet type="text/xsl" href="/CMS/Content/rss2full.xsl"?><?xml-stylesheet type="text/css" href="/CMS/Content/rss.css"?><rss xmlns:a10="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title>Public Order Act amendments</title><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg/Act/POA2009?TransactionDate=20180731170000&amp;ViewType=Rss</link><description>Singapore Statutes Online RSS Feed</description><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=al-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - Long Title</title><description>An Act to regulate assemblies and processions in public places, to provide powers necessary for preserving public order and the safety of individuals at special event areas, to sup...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=P11-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - Part 1 PRELIMINARY</title><description>Part 1 PRELIMINARY</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr1-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 1 Short title</title><description>Short title This Act is the Public Order Act 2009 .</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr2-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 2 General interpretation</title><description>General interpretation In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires — act of terrorism means any of the following: a terrorist bombing offence within the meaning of the Terro...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr3-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 3 Meanings of "organising" and "taking part in"</title><description>Meanings of organising and taking part in In this Act, a reference to a person organising an assembly or a procession is a reference to a person who is responsible for holding, con...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr4-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 4 Commissioner and authorised officers</title><description>Commissioner and authorised officers The Commissioner is, subject to any general or special directions of the Minister, responsible for the administration of this Act and may perfo...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=P12-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - Part 2 ASSEMBLIES AND PROCESSIONS</title><description>Part 2 ASSEMBLIES AND PROCESSIONS</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr5-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 5 Regulation of public assemblies and public processions</title><description>Regulation of public assemblies and public processions Subject to the provisions of this Act, a public assembly and a public procession must not take place unless — the Commissione...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr6-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 6 Advance notice of public assembly or public procession</title><description>Advance notice of public assembly or public procession Notice of intention to organise a public assembly or public procession must be given in accordance with subsections (2) and (...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr6A-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 6A Advance notice of events having prescribed crowd size</title><description>Advance notice of events having prescribed crowd size Without affecting section 6, special notice of intention to organise an event (whether or not comprising or involving an assem...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr7-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 7 Permit for public assembly or public procession</title><description>Permit for public assembly or public procession The Commissioner must, upon receipt of any notice and application under section 6 for a permit in respect of a proposed public assem...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr8-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 8 Conditions applying to public assembly or public procession</title><description>Conditions applying to public assembly or public procession At every public assembly or public procession — there must be present throughout the assembly or procession either the p...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr9-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 9 Form and validity of permit</title><description>Form and validity of permit A permit granted under section 7 must — be in the form the Commissioner may determine; contain the conditions subject to which it is granted; and unless...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr10-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 10 When permit may be cancelled</title><description>When permit may be cancelled The Commissioner may, by written notice to the person to whom the permit is granted, cancel the permit that has been granted. Without affecting subsect...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr11-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 11 Appeal to Minister</title><description>Appeal to Minister If a person is aggrieved by the Commissioner’s decision under this Part — to refuse to grant a permit; to cancel a permit; or to impose any particular condition ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr12-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 12 Prohibited areas</title><description>Prohibited areas If, in relation to any public place, the Minister is of the opinion that, having regard to the extent of powers exercisable under section 13, it is necessary in th...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr13-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 13 Power to prohibit assembly or procession in public interest</title><description>Power to prohibit assembly or procession in public interest If, in the case of any proposed public assembly or public procession, the Minister is of the opinion that it is necessar...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr14-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 14 Unrestricted areas</title><description>Unrestricted areas If the Minister is of the opinion that, having regard to the natural environment of any public place and the likelihood of any serious disruption to the life of ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr15-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 15 Offences in prohibited areas, etc.</title><description>Offences in prohibited areas, etc. A person who organises an assembly or a procession the holding of which the person knows or ought reasonably to know is prohibited by an order un...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr16-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 16 Other offences in relation to assemblies or processions</title><description>Other offences in relation to assemblies or processions Each person who organises a public assembly or public procession — in respect of which no permit has been granted under sect...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr17-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 17 Defences</title><description>Defences In any proceedings for an offence under section 16(1)(a ) or (2)(a ), it is a defence for the person charged to prove that the person did not know, and neither suspected n...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr18-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 18 Obstructing free passage of any ambulance, etc.</title><description>Obstructing free passage of any ambulance, etc. Where a person at, or in relation to, an assembly or a procession conducted pursuant to a permit — acts in a disorderly manner for t...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr19-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 19 Legal immunity for participant in lawful assembly or procession</title><description>Legal immunity for participant in lawful assembly or procession If an assembly or a procession — is the subject of a permit; is peaceful; and is held in accordance with the conditi...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=P13-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - Part 3 SPECIAL EVENTS SECURITY</title><description>Part 3 SPECIAL EVENTS SECURITY</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr20-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 20 Interpretation of this Part</title><description>Interpretation of this Part In this Part, unless the context otherwise requires — approved person , in relation to any power under section 22, 24, 27, 28 or 29, means any of the fo...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr21-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 21 Declaration of special event by Commissioner</title><description>Declaration of special event by Commissioner Subject to subsections (2) and (3) and section 21A, the Commissioner may declare an event to be a special event for the purposes of thi...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr21A-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 21A Enhanced security special event declared by Minister</title><description>Enhanced security special event declared by Minister Where the Minister is satisfied, in relation to any event, that any of the following applies: there is a reasonable likelihood ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr22-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 22 Statutory conditions of entry</title><description>Statutory conditions of entry At any time after a declaration is made in respect of an enhanced security special event and the special event area for that event, the Commissioner m...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr23-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 23 Tickets sellers to inform of statutory conditions of entry</title><description>Tickets sellers to inform of statutory conditions of entry If any person who sells tickets to an event has reasonable grounds for believing that the event may be declared a special...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr24-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 24 Inspection of personal property, etc., as condition of entry</title><description>Inspection of personal property, etc., as condition of entry This section applies only if the notification under section 22(2) relating to the enhanced security special event to be...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr25-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 25 Search of person</title><description>Search of person This section applies only if the notification under section 22(2) relating to the enhanced security special event to be held at a special event area states that it...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr26-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 26 Prohibited items</title><description>Prohibited items This section applies only if the notification under section 22(2) relating to the enhanced security special event to be held at a special event area states that it...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr27-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 27 Security screening at special event area of enhanced security special event</title><description>Security screening at special event area of enhanced security special event This section applies if the security system for a special event area of an enhanced security special eve...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr28-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 28 Power to require reasons for entry to special event area of enhanced security special event</title><description>Power to require reasons for entry to special event area of enhanced security special event A police officer or an approved person may ask an entrant to a special event area of an ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr29-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 29 Refusal of entry and removal from special event area of enhanced security special event</title><description>Refusal of entry and removal from special event area of enhanced security special event This section applies if — the entrant fails to comply with a request of a police officer or ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr30-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 30 Directions to event organiser</title><description>Directions to event organiser The Commissioner may, if the Commissioner reasonably believes that it is necessary for preserving public order and the safety of individuals involved ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr31-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 31 Unauthorised entry to special event area of enhanced security special event, etc.</title><description>Unauthorised entry to special event area of enhanced security special event, etc. A person must not enter or remain in a special event area of an enhanced security special event un...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr32-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 32 Interference with enhanced security special event, etc.</title><description>Interference with enhanced security special event, etc. If a person in a special event area of an enhanced security special event  — engages in violent behaviour; disrupts, interfe...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr32A-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 32A Interception, etc., of unmanned aircraft</title><description>Interception, etc., of unmanned aircraft Where an authorised person has reason to believe that an unmanned aircraft is being operated in a manner — that contravenes section 26(2) o...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr33-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 33 Saving of operation of Part 2</title><description>Saving of operation of Part 2 Despite anything in Part 2, no public assembly and no public procession of any class or description (whether or not exempted from section 5 under sect...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=P14-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - Part 4 POWERS TO PRESERVE AND MAINTAIN PUBLIC ORDER</title><description>Part 4 POWERS TO PRESERVE AND MAINTAIN PUBLIC ORDER</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr34-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 34 Application of this Part</title><description>Application of this Part This Part applies in relation to the following places (called in this Act regulated places): all public places; such other places that are prescribed, and ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr35-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 35 When power applies to behaviour</title><description>When power applies to behaviour Subject to this section, a police officer may exercise a power under section 36 in relation to any person at or near a regulated place if the police...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr36-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 36 Direction to move on</title><description>Direction to move on Subject to this section, a police officer of or above the rank of sergeant may give to a person or group of persons whose behaviour is of a kind mentioned in s...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr37-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 37 Contravening direction to move on</title><description>Contravening direction to move on Any person who, without reasonable excuse, contravenes any direction under section 36 to the person shall be guilty of an offence and shall be lia...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr38-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 38 Seizure of films of law enforcement activities</title><description>Seizure of films of law enforcement activities Any police officer of or above the rank of sergeant, or any CPIB officer, narcotics officer, intelligence officer or immigration offi...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr39-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 39 Obstruction of police officers under section 29 or 38 or Commissioner under section 30(11)</title><description>Obstruction of police officers under section 29 or 38 or Commissioner under section 30(11) Any person who wilfully obstructs — any police officer in the exercise of any power confe...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=P15-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - Part 5 MISCELLANEOUS</title><description>Part 5 MISCELLANEOUS</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr40-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 40 Power of arrest</title><description>Power of arrest Any police officer may arrest without warrant any person offending in the officer’s view against any of the provisions of this Act, and take the person before a Mag...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr41-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 41 Composition of offences</title><description>Composition of offences The Commissioner or any police officer authorised in writing by the Commissioner may compound any offence under this Act which is prescribed as an offence w...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr42-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 42 Owner or occupier of premises where unlawful assembly, etc., takes place</title><description>Owner or occupier of premises where unlawful assembly, etc., takes place Where the owner or occupier of any premises upon which an assembly or a procession is about to take place i...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr43-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 43 Onus of proof</title><description>Onus of proof In any proceedings under this Act, the onus of proving that the public or any class of the public did not have access to any public place lies on the person alleging ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr44-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 44 Offences by bodies corporate, etc.</title><description>Offences by bodies corporate, etc. Where an offence under this Act committed by a body corporate is proved — to have been committed with the consent or connivance of an officer of ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr45-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 45 Service of documents, etc.</title><description>Service of documents, etc. Any document required or authorised to be given or served under this Act may be served — in the case of an individual — by delivering it to the individua...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr46-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 46 Power to exempt</title><description>Power to exempt The Minister may, by order in the Gazette , with or without conditions, exempt any person or class of persons, or any assembly or procession or class of assemblies ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr47-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 47 Regulations</title><description>Regulations The Minister may make regulations necessary or convenient to be prescribed for carrying out or giving effect to the provisions of this Act. Without limiting subsection ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr48-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 48 Application of other laws</title><description>Application of other laws This Act has effect despite any other law relating to the movement of traffic or pedestrians on roads or the use or obstruction of a public place, to air ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=xv-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - Legislative History</title><description>This Legislative History is a service provided by the Law Revision Commission on a best-efforts basis. It is not part of the Act. Act 15 of 2009 Public Order Act 2009 Bill 8/2009 F...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=xy-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - Comparative Table</title><description>This Act has undergone renumbering in the 2020 Revised Edition. This Comparative Table is provided to help readers locate the corresponding provisions in the last Revised Edition. ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=al-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - Long Title</title><description>An Act to regulate assemblies and processions in public places, to provide powers necessary for preserving public order and the safety of individuals at special event areas, to sup...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=P11-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - Part 1 PRELIMINARY</title><description>Part 1 PRELIMINARY</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr1-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 1 Short title</title><description>Short title This Act is the Public Order Act 2009 .</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr2-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 2 General interpretation</title><description>General interpretation In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires — act of terrorism means any of the following: a terrorist bombing offence within the meaning of the Terro...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr3-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 3 Meanings of "organising" and "taking part in"</title><description>Meanings of organising and taking part in In this Act, a reference to a person organising an assembly or a procession is a reference to a person who is responsible for holding, con...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr4-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 4 Commissioner and authorised officers</title><description>Commissioner and authorised officers The Commissioner is, subject to any general or special directions of the Minister, responsible for the administration of this Act and may perfo...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=P12-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - Part 2 ASSEMBLIES AND PROCESSIONS</title><description>Part 2 ASSEMBLIES AND PROCESSIONS</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr5-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 5 Regulation of public assemblies and public processions</title><description>Regulation of public assemblies and public processions Subject to the provisions of this Act, a public assembly and a public procession must not take place unless — the Commissione...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr6-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 6 Advance notice of public assembly or public procession</title><description>Advance notice of public assembly or public procession Notice of intention to organise a public assembly or public procession must be given in accordance with subsections (2) and (...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr6A-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 6A Advance notice of events having prescribed crowd size</title><description>Advance notice of events having prescribed crowd size Without affecting section 6, special notice of intention to organise an event (whether or not comprising or involving an assem...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr7-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 7 Permit for public assembly or public procession</title><description>Permit for public assembly or public procession The Commissioner must, upon receipt of any notice and application under section 6 for a permit in respect of a proposed public assem...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr8-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 8 Conditions applying to public assembly or public procession</title><description>Conditions applying to public assembly or public procession At every public assembly or public procession — there must be present throughout the assembly or procession either the p...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr9-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 9 Form and validity of permit</title><description>Form and validity of permit A permit granted under section 7 must — be in the form the Commissioner may determine; contain the conditions subject to which it is granted; and unless...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr10-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 10 When permit may be cancelled</title><description>When permit may be cancelled The Commissioner may, by written notice to the person to whom the permit is granted, cancel the permit that has been granted. Without affecting subsect...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr11-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 11 Appeal to Minister</title><description>Appeal to Minister If a person is aggrieved by the Commissioner’s decision under this Part — to refuse to grant a permit; to cancel a permit; or to impose any particular condition ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr12-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 12 Prohibited areas</title><description>Prohibited areas If, in relation to any public place, the Minister is of the opinion that, having regard to the extent of powers exercisable under section 13, it is necessary in th...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr13-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 13 Power to prohibit assembly or procession in public interest</title><description>Power to prohibit assembly or procession in public interest If, in the case of any proposed public assembly or public procession, the Minister is of the opinion that it is necessar...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr14-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 14 Unrestricted areas</title><description>Unrestricted areas If the Minister is of the opinion that, having regard to the natural environment of any public place and the likelihood of any serious disruption to the life of ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr15-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 15 Offences in prohibited areas, etc.</title><description>Offences in prohibited areas, etc. A person who organises an assembly or a procession the holding of which the person knows or ought reasonably to know is prohibited by an order un...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr16-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 16 Other offences in relation to assemblies or processions</title><description>Other offences in relation to assemblies or processions Each person who organises a public assembly or public procession — in respect of which no permit has been granted under sect...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr17-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 17 Defences</title><description>Defences In any proceedings for an offence under section 16(1)(a ) or (2)(a ), it is a defence for the person charged to prove that the person did not know, and neither suspected n...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr18-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 18 Obstructing free passage of any ambulance, etc.</title><description>Obstructing free passage of any ambulance, etc. Where a person at, or in relation to, an assembly or a procession conducted pursuant to a permit — acts in a disorderly manner for t...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr19-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 19 Legal immunity for participant in lawful assembly or procession</title><description>Legal immunity for participant in lawful assembly or procession If an assembly or a procession — is the subject of a permit; is peaceful; and is held in accordance with the conditi...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=P13-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - Part 3 SPECIAL EVENTS SECURITY</title><description>Part 3 SPECIAL EVENTS SECURITY</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr20-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 20 Interpretation of this Part</title><description>Interpretation of this Part In this Part, unless the context otherwise requires — approved person , in relation to any power under section 22, 24, 27, 28 or 29, means any of the fo...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr21-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 21 Declaration of special event by Commissioner</title><description>Declaration of special event by Commissioner Subject to subsections (2) and (3) and section 21A, the Commissioner may declare an event to be a special event for the purposes of thi...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr21A-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 21A Enhanced security special event declared by Minister</title><description>Enhanced security special event declared by Minister Where the Minister is satisfied, in relation to any event, that any of the following applies: there is a reasonable likelihood ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr22-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 22 Statutory conditions of entry</title><description>Statutory conditions of entry At any time after a declaration is made in respect of an enhanced security special event and the special event area for that event, the Commissioner m...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr23-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 23 Tickets sellers to inform of statutory conditions of entry</title><description>Tickets sellers to inform of statutory conditions of entry If any person who sells tickets to an event has reasonable grounds for believing that the event may be declared a special...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr24-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 24 Inspection of personal property, etc., as condition of entry</title><description>Inspection of personal property, etc., as condition of entry This section applies only if the notification under section 22(2) relating to the enhanced security special event to be...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr25-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 25 Search of person</title><description>Search of person This section applies only if the notification under section 22(2) relating to the enhanced security special event to be held at a special event area states that it...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr26-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 26 Prohibited items</title><description>Prohibited items This section applies only if the notification under section 22(2) relating to the enhanced security special event to be held at a special event area states that it...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr27-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 27 Security screening at special event area of enhanced security special event</title><description>Security screening at special event area of enhanced security special event This section applies if the security system for a special event area of an enhanced security special eve...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr28-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 28 Power to require reasons for entry to special event area of enhanced security special event</title><description>Power to require reasons for entry to special event area of enhanced security special event A police officer or an approved person may ask an entrant to a special event area of an ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr29-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 29 Refusal of entry and removal from special event area of enhanced security special event</title><description>Refusal of entry and removal from special event area of enhanced security special event This section applies if — the entrant fails to comply with a request of a police officer or ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr30-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 30 Directions to event organiser</title><description>Directions to event organiser The Commissioner may, if the Commissioner reasonably believes that it is necessary for preserving public order and the safety of individuals involved ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr31-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 31 Unauthorised entry to special event area of enhanced security special event, etc.</title><description>Unauthorised entry to special event area of enhanced security special event, etc. A person must not enter or remain in a special event area of an enhanced security special event un...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr32-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 32 Interference with enhanced security special event, etc.</title><description>Interference with enhanced security special event, etc. If a person in a special event area of an enhanced security special event  — engages in violent behaviour; disrupts, interfe...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr32A-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 32A Interception, etc., of unmanned aircraft</title><description>Interception, etc., of unmanned aircraft Where an authorised person has reason to believe that an unmanned aircraft is being operated in a manner — that contravenes section 26(2) o...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr33-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 33 Saving of operation of Part 2</title><description>Saving of operation of Part 2 Despite anything in Part 2, no public assembly and no public procession of any class or description (whether or not exempted from section 5 under sect...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=P14-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - Part 4 POWERS TO PRESERVE AND MAINTAIN PUBLIC ORDER</title><description>Part 4 POWERS TO PRESERVE AND MAINTAIN PUBLIC ORDER</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr34-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 34 Application of this Part</title><description>Application of this Part This Part applies in relation to the following places (called in this Act regulated places): all public places; such other places that are prescribed, and ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr35-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 35 When power applies to behaviour</title><description>When power applies to behaviour Subject to this section, a police officer may exercise a power under section 36 in relation to any person at or near a regulated place if the police...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr36-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 36 Direction to move on</title><description>Direction to move on Subject to this section, a police officer of or above the rank of sergeant may give to a person or group of persons whose behaviour is of a kind mentioned in s...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr37-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 37 Contravening direction to move on</title><description>Contravening direction to move on Any person who, without reasonable excuse, contravenes any direction under section 36 to the person shall be guilty of an offence and shall be lia...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr38-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 38 Seizure of films of law enforcement activities</title><description>Seizure of films of law enforcement activities Any police officer of or above the rank of sergeant, or any CPIB officer, narcotics officer, intelligence officer or immigration offi...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr39-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 39 Obstruction of police officers under section 29 or 38 or Commissioner under section 30(11)</title><description>Obstruction of police officers under section 29 or 38 or Commissioner under section 30(11) Any person who wilfully obstructs — any police officer in the exercise of any power confe...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=P15-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - Part 5 MISCELLANEOUS</title><description>Part 5 MISCELLANEOUS</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr40-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 40 Power of arrest</title><description>Power of arrest Any police officer may arrest without warrant any person offending in the officer’s view against any of the provisions of this Act, and take the person before a Mag...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr41-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 41 Composition of offences</title><description>Composition of offences The Commissioner or any police officer authorised in writing by the Commissioner may compound any offence under this Act which is prescribed as an offence w...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr42-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 42 Owner or occupier of premises where unlawful assembly, etc., takes place</title><description>Owner or occupier of premises where unlawful assembly, etc., takes place Where the owner or occupier of any premises upon which an assembly or a procession is about to take place i...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr43-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 43 Onus of proof</title><description>Onus of proof In any proceedings under this Act, the onus of proving that the public or any class of the public did not have access to any public place lies on the person alleging ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr44-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 44 Offences by bodies corporate, etc.</title><description>Offences by bodies corporate, etc. Where an offence under this Act committed by a body corporate is proved — to have been committed with the consent or connivance of an officer of ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr45-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 45 Service of documents, etc.</title><description>Service of documents, etc. Any document required or authorised to be given or served under this Act may be served — in the case of an individual — by delivering it to the individua...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr46-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 46 Power to exempt</title><description>Power to exempt The Minister may, by order in the Gazette , with or without conditions, exempt any person or class of persons, or any assembly or procession or class of assemblies ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr47-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 47 Regulations</title><description>Regulations The Minister may make regulations necessary or convenient to be prescribed for carrying out or giving effect to the provisions of this Act. Without limiting subsection ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=pr48-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 48 Application of other laws</title><description>Application of other laws This Act has effect despite any other law relating to the movement of traffic or pedestrians on roads or the use or obstruction of a public place, to air ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=xv-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - Legislative History</title><description>This Legislative History is a service provided by the Law Revision Commission on a best-efforts basis. It is not part of the Act. Act 15 of 2009 Public Order Act 2009 Bill 8/2009 F...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009?ValidDate=20211231&amp;ProvIds=xy-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - Comparative Table</title><description>This Act has undergone renumbering in the 2020 Revised Edition. This Comparative Table is provided to help readers locate the corresponding provisions in the last Revised Edition. ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20180516?ValidDate=20180516&amp;ProvIds=pr7-</link><title>Public Order Act - 7 Permit for public assembly or public procession</title><description>Permit for public assembly or public procession The Commissioner shall, upon receipt of any notice and application under section 6 for a permit in respect of a proposed public ass...</description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20180516?ValidDate=20180516&amp;ProvIds=pr10-</link><title>Public Order Act - 10 When permit may be cancelled</title><description>When permit may be cancelled The Commissioner may, by notice in writing to the person to whom the permit is granted, cancel the permit that has been granted thereto. Without preju...</description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20180516?ValidDate=20180516&amp;ProvIds=pr11-</link><title>Public Order Act - 11 Appeal to Minister</title><description>Appeal to Minister If a person is aggrieved by the Commissioner’s decision under this Part — to refuse to grant a permit; to cancel a permit; or to impose any particular condition...</description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20180516?ValidDate=20180516&amp;ProvIds=pr14-</link><title>Public Order Act - 14 Unrestricted areas</title><description>Unrestricted areas If the Minister is of the opinion that, having regard to the natural environment of any public place and the likelihood of any serious disruption to the life of...</description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20180516?ValidDate=20180516&amp;ProvIds=xv-</link><title>Public Order Act - Legislative History</title><description>This Legislative History is provided for the convenience of users of the Public Order Act. It is not part of the Act. Act 15 of 2009 Public Order Act 2009 Date of First Reading (B...</description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009?ValidDate=20180516&amp;ProvIds=pr7-</link><title>Public Order Act - 7 Permit for public assembly or public procession</title><description>Permit for public assembly or public procession The Commissioner shall, upon receipt of any notice and application under section 6 for a permit in respect of a proposed public ass...</description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009?ValidDate=20180516&amp;ProvIds=pr10-</link><title>Public Order Act - 10 When permit may be cancelled</title><description>When permit may be cancelled The Commissioner may, by notice in writing to the person to whom the permit is granted, cancel the permit that has been granted thereto. Without preju...</description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009?ValidDate=20180516&amp;ProvIds=pr11-</link><title>Public Order Act - 11 Appeal to Minister</title><description>Appeal to Minister If a person is aggrieved by the Commissioner’s decision under this Part — to refuse to grant a permit; to cancel a permit; or to impose any particular condition...</description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009?ValidDate=20180516&amp;ProvIds=pr14-</link><title>Public Order Act - 14 Unrestricted areas</title><description>Unrestricted areas If the Minister is of the opinion that, having regard to the natural environment of any public place and the likelihood of any serious disruption to the life of...</description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009?ValidDate=20180516&amp;ProvIds=xv-</link><title>Public Order Act - Legislative History</title><description>This Legislative History is provided for the convenience of users of the Public Order Act. It is not part of the Act. Act 15 of 2009 Public Order Act 2009 Date of First Reading (B...</description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2018 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20180516?ValidDate=20180516&amp;ProvIds=pr2-</link><title>Public Order Act - 2 Interpretation</title><description>Interpretation In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires — act of terrorism means any of the following: a terrorist bombing offence within the meaning of the Terrorism (S...</description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20180516?ValidDate=20180516&amp;ProvIds=P1II-</link><title>Public Order Act - Part II ASSEMBLIES AND PROCESSIONS</title><description>Part II ASSEMBLIES AND PROCESSIONS</description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20180516?ValidDate=20180516&amp;ProvIds=pr5-</link><title>Public Order Act - 5 Regulation of public assemblies and public processions</title><description>Regulation of public assemblies and public processions Subject to the provisions of this Act, a public assembly and a public procession shall not take place unless — the Commissio...</description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20180516?ValidDate=20180516&amp;ProvIds=pr6A-</link><title>Public Order Act - 6A Advance notice of events having prescribed crowd size</title><description>Advance notice of events having prescribed crowd size Without affecting section 6, special notice of intention to organise an event (whether or not comprising or involving an asse...</description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20180516?ValidDate=20180516&amp;ProvIds=pr8-</link><title>Public Order Act - 8 Conditions applying to public assembly or public procession</title><description>Conditions applying to public assembly or public procession At every public assembly or public procession — there shall be present throughout the assembly or procession either the...</description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20180516?ValidDate=20180516&amp;ProvIds=pr16-</link><title>Public Order Act - 16 Other offences in relation to assemblies or processions</title><description>Other offences in relation to assemblies or processions Each person who organises a public assembly or public procession — in respect of which no permit has been granted under sec...</description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20180516?ValidDate=20180516&amp;ProvIds=P1III-</link><title>Public Order Act - Part III SPECIAL EVENTS SECURITY</title><description>Part III SPECIAL EVENTS SECURITY</description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20180516?ValidDate=20180516&amp;ProvIds=pr20-</link><title>Public Order Act - 20 Interpretation of this Part</title><description>Interpretation of this Part In this Part, unless the context otherwise requires — approved person , in relation to any power under section 22, 24, 27, 28 or 29, means any of the f...</description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20180516?ValidDate=20180516&amp;ProvIds=pr21-XX-pr21-</link><title>Public Order Act - 21 Declaration of special event by Commissioner</title><description>Declaration of special event by Commissioner Subject to subsections (2) and (3) and section 21A, the Commissioner may declare an event to be a special event for the purposes of th...</description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20180516?ValidDate=20180516&amp;ProvIds=pr21A-</link><title>Public Order Act - 21A Enhanced security special event declared by Minister</title><description>Enhanced security special event declared by Minister Where the Minister is satisfied, in relation to any event, that any of the following applies: there is a reasonable likelihood...</description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20180516?ValidDate=20180516&amp;ProvIds=pr22-</link><title>Public Order Act - 22 Statutory conditions of entry</title><description>Statutory conditions of entry At any time after a declaration is made in respect of an enhanced security special event and the special event area for that event, the Commissioner ...</description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20180516?ValidDate=20180516&amp;ProvIds=pr23-</link><title>Public Order Act - 23 Tickets sellers to inform of statutory conditions of entry</title><description>Tickets sellers to inform of statutory conditions of entry If any person who sells tickets to an event has reasonable grounds for believing that the event may be declared a specia...</description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20180516?ValidDate=20180516&amp;ProvIds=pr24-</link><title>Public Order Act - 24 Inspection of personal property, etc., as condition of entry</title><description>Inspection of personal property, etc., as condition of entry This section shall apply only if the notification under section 22(2) relating to the enhanced security special event ...</description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20180516?ValidDate=20180516&amp;ProvIds=pr25-</link><title>Public Order Act - 25 Search of person</title><description>Search of person This section shall apply only if the notification under section 22(2) relating to the enhanced security special event to be held at a special event area states th...</description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20180516?ValidDate=20180516&amp;ProvIds=pr26-</link><title>Public Order Act - 26 Prohibited items</title><description>Prohibited items This section shall apply only if the notification under section 22(2) relating to the enhanced security special event to be held at a special event area states th...</description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20180516?ValidDate=20180516&amp;ProvIds=pr27-</link><title>Public Order Act - 27 Security screening at special event area of enhanced security special event</title><description>Security screening at special event area of enhanced security special event This section shall apply if the security system for a special event area of an enhanced security specia...</description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20180516?ValidDate=20180516&amp;ProvIds=pr28-</link><title>Public Order Act - 28 Power to require reasons for entry to special event area of enhanced security special event</title><description>Power to require reasons for entry to special event area of enhanced security special event A police officer or an approved person may ask an entrant to a special event area of an...</description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20180516?ValidDate=20180516&amp;ProvIds=pr29-</link><title>Public Order Act - 29 Refusal of entry and removal from special event area of enhanced security special event</title><description>Refusal of entry and removal from special event area of enhanced security special event This section shall apply if — the entrant fails to comply with a request of a police office...</description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20180516?ValidDate=20180516&amp;ProvIds=pr30-</link><title>Public Order Act - 30 Directions to event organiser</title><description>Directions to event organiser The Commissioner may, if he reasonably believes that it is necessary for preserving public order and the safety of individuals involved in the specia...</description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20180516?ValidDate=20180516&amp;ProvIds=pr31-</link><title>Public Order Act - 31 Unauthorised entry to special event area of enhanced security special event, etc.</title><description>Unauthorised entry to special event area of enhanced security special event , etc. A person shall not enter or remain in a special event area of an enhanced security special event...</description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20180516?ValidDate=20180516&amp;ProvIds=pr32-</link><title>Public Order Act - 32 Interference with enhanced security special event, etc.</title><description>Interference with enhanced security special event , etc. If a person in a special event area of an enhanced security special event  — engages in violent behaviour; disrupts, inter...</description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20180516?ValidDate=20180516&amp;ProvIds=pr32A-</link><title>Public Order Act - 32A Interception, etc., of unmanned aircraft</title><description>Interception, etc., of unmanned aircraft Where an authorised person has reason to believe that an unmanned aircraft is being operated in a manner — that contravenes section 26(2) ...</description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20180516?ValidDate=20180516&amp;ProvIds=pr33-</link><title>Public Order Act - 33 Saving of operation of Part II</title><description>Saving of operation of Part II Notwithstanding anything in Part II, no public assembly and no public procession of any class or description (whether or not exempted from section 5...</description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20180516?ValidDate=20180516&amp;ProvIds=pr39-XX-pr39-</link><title>Public Order Act - 39 Obstruction of police officers under section 29 or 38 or Commissioner under section 30(8A)</title><description>Obstruction of police officers under section 29 or 38 or Commissioner under section 30(8A) Any person who wilfully obstructs — any police officer in the exercise of any power conf...</description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20180516?ValidDate=20180516&amp;ProvIds=pr48-</link><title>Public Order Act - 48 Application of other laws</title><description>Application of other laws This Act shall have effect notwithstanding any other law relating to the movement of traffic or pedestrians on roads or the use or obstruction of a publi...</description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20171001?ValidDate=20171001&amp;ProvIds=pr2-</link><title>Public Order Act - 2 Interpretation</title><description>Interpretation In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires — act of terrorism means any of the following: a terrorist bombing offence within the meaning of the Terrorism (S...</description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009?ValidDate=20180516&amp;ProvIds=P1II-</link><title>Public Order Act - Part II ASSEMBLIES AND PROCESSIONS</title><description>Part II ASSEMBLIES AND PROCESSIONS</description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20171001?ValidDate=20171001&amp;ProvIds=pr5-</link><title>Public Order Act - 5 Regulation of public assemblies and public processions</title><description>Regulation of public assemblies and public processions Subject to the provisions of this Act, a public assembly and a public procession shall not take place unless — the Commissio...</description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20171001?ValidDate=20171001&amp;ProvIds=pr6A-</link><title>Public Order Act - 6A Advance notice of events having prescribed crowd size</title><description>Advance notice of events having prescribed crowd size Without affecting section 6, special notice of intention to organise an event (whether or not comprising or involving an asse...</description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20171001?ValidDate=20171001&amp;ProvIds=pr7-</link><title>Public Order Act - 7 Permit for public assembly or public procession</title><description>Permit for public assembly or public procession The Commissioner shall, upon receipt of any notice and application under section 6 for a permit in respect of a proposed public ass...</description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20171001?ValidDate=20171001&amp;ProvIds=pr8-</link><title>Public Order Act - 8 Conditions applying to public assembly or public procession</title><description>Conditions applying to public assembly or public procession At every public assembly or public procession — there shall be present throughout the assembly or procession either the...</description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20171001?ValidDate=20171001&amp;ProvIds=pr16-</link><title>Public Order Act - 16 Other offences in relation to assemblies or processions</title><description>Other offences in relation to assemblies or processions Each person who organises a public assembly or public procession — in respect of which no permit has been granted under sec...</description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009?ValidDate=20180516&amp;ProvIds=P1III-</link><title>Public Order Act - Part III SPECIAL EVENTS SECURITY</title><description>Part III SPECIAL EVENTS SECURITY</description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20171001?ValidDate=20171001&amp;ProvIds=pr20-</link><title>Public Order Act - 20 Interpretation of this Part</title><description>Interpretation of this Part In this Part, unless the context otherwise requires — approved person , in relation to any power under section 22, 24, 27, 28 or 29, means any of the f...</description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20171001?ValidDate=20171001&amp;ProvIds=pr21-XX-pr21-</link><title>Public Order Act - 21 Declaration of special event by Commissioner</title><description>Declaration of special event by Commissioner Subject to subsections (2) and (3) and section 21A, the Commissioner may declare an event to be a special event for the purposes of th...</description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20171001?ValidDate=20171001&amp;ProvIds=pr21A-</link><title>Public Order Act - 21A Enhanced security special event declared by Minister</title><description>Enhanced security special event declared by Minister Where the Minister is satisfied, in relation to any event, that any of the following applies: there is a reasonable likelihood...</description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009?ValidDate=20180516&amp;ProvIds=pr22-</link><title>Public Order Act - 22 Statutory conditions of entry</title><description>Statutory conditions of entry At any time after a declaration is made in respect of an enhanced security special event and the special event area for that event, the Commissioner ...</description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20171001?ValidDate=20171001&amp;ProvIds=pr23-</link><title>Public Order Act - 23 Tickets sellers to inform of statutory conditions of entry</title><description>Tickets sellers to inform of statutory conditions of entry If any person who sells tickets to an event has reasonable grounds for believing that the event may be declared a specia...</description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20171001?ValidDate=20171001&amp;ProvIds=pr24-</link><title>Public Order Act - 24 Inspection of personal property, etc., as condition of entry</title><description>Inspection of personal property, etc., as condition of entry This section shall apply only if the notification under section 22(2) relating to the enhanced security special event ...</description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20171001?ValidDate=20171001&amp;ProvIds=pr25-</link><title>Public Order Act - 25 Search of person</title><description>Search of person This section shall apply only if the notification under section 22(2) relating to the enhanced security special event to be held at a special event area states th...</description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009?ValidDate=20180516&amp;ProvIds=pr26-</link><title>Public Order Act - 26 Prohibited items</title><description>Prohibited items This section shall apply only if the notification under section 22(2) relating to the enhanced security special event to be held at a special event area states th...</description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20171001?ValidDate=20171001&amp;ProvIds=pr27-</link><title>Public Order Act - 27 Security screening at special event area of enhanced security special event</title><description>Security screening at special event area of enhanced security special event This section shall apply if the security system for a special event area of an enhanced security specia...</description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20171001?ValidDate=20171001&amp;ProvIds=pr28-</link><title>Public Order Act - 28 Power to require reasons for entry to special event area of enhanced security special event</title><description>Power to require reasons for entry to special event area of enhanced security special event A police officer or an approved person may ask an entrant to a special event area of an...</description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20171001?ValidDate=20171001&amp;ProvIds=pr29-</link><title>Public Order Act - 29 Refusal of entry and removal from special event area of enhanced security special event</title><description>Refusal of entry and removal from special event area of enhanced security special event This section shall apply if — the entrant fails to comply with a request of a police office...</description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009?ValidDate=20180516&amp;ProvIds=pr30-</link><title>Public Order Act - 30 Directions to event organiser</title><description>Directions to event organiser The Commissioner may, if he reasonably believes that it is necessary for preserving public order and the safety of individuals involved in the specia...</description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20171001?ValidDate=20171001&amp;ProvIds=pr31-</link><title>Public Order Act - 31 Unauthorised entry to special event area of enhanced security special event, etc.</title><description>Unauthorised entry to special event area of enhanced security special event , etc. A person shall not enter or remain in a special event area of an enhanced security special event...</description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20171001?ValidDate=20171001&amp;ProvIds=pr32-</link><title>Public Order Act - 32 Interference with enhanced security special event, etc.</title><description>Interference with enhanced security special event , etc. If a person in a special event area of an enhanced security special event  — engages in violent behaviour; disrupts, inter...</description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20171001?ValidDate=20171001&amp;ProvIds=pr32A-</link><title>Public Order Act - 32A Interception, etc., of unmanned aircraft</title><description>Interception, etc., of unmanned aircraft Where an authorised person has reason to believe that an unmanned aircraft is being operated in a manner — that contravenes section 26(2) ...</description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009?ValidDate=20180516&amp;ProvIds=pr33-</link><title>Public Order Act - 33 Saving of operation of Part II</title><description>Saving of operation of Part II Notwithstanding anything in Part II, no public assembly and no public procession of any class or description (whether or not exempted from section 5...</description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20171001?ValidDate=20171001&amp;ProvIds=pr39-XX-pr39-</link><title>Public Order Act - 39 Obstruction of police officers under section 29 or 38 or Commissioner under section 30(8A)</title><description>Obstruction of police officers under section 29 or 38 or Commissioner under section 30(8A) Any person who wilfully obstructs — any police officer in the exercise of any power conf...</description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20171001?ValidDate=20171001&amp;ProvIds=pr48-</link><title>Public Order Act - 48 Application of other laws</title><description>Application of other laws This Act shall have effect notwithstanding any other law relating to the movement of traffic or pedestrians on roads or the use or obstruction of a publi...</description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20171001?ValidDate=20171001&amp;ProvIds=xv-</link><title>Public Order Act - Legislative History</title><description>This Legislative History is provided for the convenience of users of the Public Order Act. It is not part of the Act. Act 15 of 2009 Public Order Act 2009 Date of First Reading (B...</description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20171001?ValidDate=20171001&amp;ProvIds=pr7-</link><title>Public Order Act - 7 Permit for public assembly or public procession</title><description>Permit for public assembly or public procession The Commissioner shall, upon receipt of any notice and application under section 6 for a permit in respect of a proposed public ass...</description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20171001?ValidDate=20171001&amp;ProvIds=xv-</link><title>Public Order Act - Legislative History</title><description>This Legislative History is provided for the convenience of users of the Public Order Act. It is not part of the Act. Act 15 of 2009 Public Order Act 2009 Date of First Reading (B...</description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20170801?ValidDate=20170801&amp;ProvIds=pr2-</link><title>Public Order Act - 2 Interpretation</title><description>Interpretation In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires — act of terrorism means any of the following: a terrorist bombing offence within the meaning of the Terrorism (S...</description><pubDate>Tue, 01 Aug 2017 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20170801?ValidDate=20170801&amp;ProvIds=xv-</link><title>Public Order Act - Legislative History</title><description>This Legislative History is provided for the convenience of users of the Public Order Act. It is not part of the Act. Act 15 of 2009 Public Order Act 2009 Date of First Reading (B...</description><pubDate>Tue, 01 Aug 2017 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20170801?ValidDate=20170801&amp;ProvIds=pr2-</link><title>Public Order Act - 2 Interpretation</title><description>Interpretation In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires — act of terrorism means any of the following: a terrorist bombing offence within the meaning of the Terrorism (S...</description><pubDate>Tue, 01 Aug 2017 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20170801?ValidDate=20170801&amp;ProvIds=xv-</link><title>Public Order Act - Legislative History</title><description>This Legislative History is provided for the convenience of users of the Public Order Act. It is not part of the Act. Act 15 of 2009 Public Order Act 2009 Date of First Reading (B...</description><pubDate>Tue, 01 Aug 2017 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20180516?ValidDate=20180516&amp;ProvIds=pr47-</link><title>Public Order Act - 47 Regulations</title><description>Regulations The Minister may make regulations necessary or convenient to be prescribed for carrying out or giving effect to the provisions of this Act. Without prejudice to the ge...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2015 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20150601?ValidDate=20150601&amp;ProvIds=P1III-</link><title>Public Order Act - Part III SPECIAL EVENTS SECURITY</title><description>Part III SPECIAL EVENTS SECURITY</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2015 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20150601?ValidDate=20150601&amp;ProvIds=pr20-</link><title>Public Order Act - 20 Interpretation of this Part</title><description>Interpretation of this Part In this Part, unless the context otherwise requires — approved person , in relation to any power under section 22, 24, 27, 28 or 29, means any of the f...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2015 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20150601?ValidDate=20150601&amp;ProvIds=pr26-</link><title>Public Order Act - 26 Prohibited items</title><description>Prohibited items This section shall apply only if the notification under section 22(2) relating to the special event to be held at a special event area states that it is a conditi...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2015 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20170801?ValidDate=20170801&amp;ProvIds=pr32-</link><title>Public Order Act - 32 Interference with special event, etc.</title><description>Interference with special event, etc. If a person in a special event area — engages in violent behaviour; disrupts, interferes with, delays or obstructs the conduct of a special e...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2015 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20150601?ValidDate=20150601&amp;ProvIds=pr32A-</link><title>Public Order Act - 32A Interception, etc., of unmanned aircraft</title><description>Interception, etc., of unmanned aircraft Where an authorised person has reason to believe that an unmanned aircraft is being operated in a manner — that contravenes section 26(2) ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2015 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20150601?ValidDate=20150601&amp;ProvIds=pr47-</link><title>Public Order Act - 47 Regulations</title><description>Regulations The Minister may make regulations necessary or convenient to be prescribed for carrying out or giving effect to the provisions of this Act. Without prejudice to the ge...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2015 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20150601?ValidDate=20150601&amp;ProvIds=pr48-</link><title>Public Order Act - 48 Application of other laws</title><description>Application of other laws This Act shall have effect notwithstanding any other law relating to the movement of traffic or pedestrians on roads or the use or obstruction of a publi...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2015 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20150601?ValidDate=20150601&amp;ProvIds=xv-</link><title>Public Order Act - Legislative History</title><description>This Legislative History is provided for the convenience of users of the Public Order Act. It is not part of the Act. Act 15 of 2009 Public Order Act 2009 Date of First Reading (B...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2015 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20150601?ValidDate=20150601&amp;ProvIds=xv-</link><title>Public Order Act - Legislative History</title><description>This Legislative History is provided for the convenience of users of the Public Order Act. It is not part of the Act. Act 15 of 2009 Public Order Act 2009 Date of First Reading (B...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2015 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20170801?ValidDate=20170801&amp;ProvIds=P1III-</link><title>Public Order Act - Part III SPECIAL EVENTS SECURITY</title><description>Part III SPECIAL EVENTS SECURITY</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2015 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20170801?ValidDate=20170801&amp;ProvIds=pr20-</link><title>Public Order Act - 20 Interpretation of this Part</title><description>Interpretation of this Part In this Part, unless the context otherwise requires — approved person , in relation to any power under section 22, 24, 27, 28 or 29, means any of the f...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2015 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20170801?ValidDate=20170801&amp;ProvIds=pr26-</link><title>Public Order Act - 26 Prohibited items</title><description>Prohibited items This section shall apply only if the notification under section 22(2) relating to the special event to be held at a special event area states that it is a conditi...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2015 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20170801?ValidDate=20170801&amp;ProvIds=pr32-</link><title>Public Order Act - 32 Interference with special event, etc.</title><description>Interference with special event, etc. If a person in a special event area — engages in violent behaviour; disrupts, interferes with, delays or obstructs the conduct of a special e...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2015 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20170801?ValidDate=20170801&amp;ProvIds=pr32A-</link><title>Public Order Act - 32A Interception, etc., of unmanned aircraft</title><description>Interception, etc., of unmanned aircraft Where an authorised person has reason to believe that an unmanned aircraft is being operated in a manner — that contravenes section 26(2) ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2015 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20170801?ValidDate=20170801&amp;ProvIds=pr48-</link><title>Public Order Act - 48 Application of other laws</title><description>Application of other laws This Act shall have effect notwithstanding any other law relating to the movement of traffic or pedestrians on roads or the use or obstruction of a publi...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2015 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20120531170000&amp;ProvIds=al-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - Long Title</title><description>An Act to regulate assemblies and processions in public places, to provide powers necessary for preserving public order and the safety of individuals at special event areas, to su...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 17:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20120531170000&amp;ProvIds=P1I-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - Part I PRELIMINARY</title><description>Part I PRELIMINARY</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 17:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20120531170000&amp;ProvIds=pr1-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 1 Short title and commencement</title><description>Short title and commencement This Act may be cited as the Public Order Act 2009 and shall come into operation on such date as the Minister may, by notification in the Gazette , ap...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 17:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20120531170000&amp;ProvIds=pr2-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 2 Interpretation</title><description>Interpretation In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires — act of terrorism means any of the following: a terrorist bombing offence within the meaning of the Terrorism (S...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 17:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20120531170000&amp;ProvIds=pr3-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 3 Meanings of "organising" and "taking part in"</title><description>Meanings of organising and taking part in In this Act, a reference to a person organising an assembly or a procession shall be a reference to a person who is responsible for holdi...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 17:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20120531170000&amp;ProvIds=pr4-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 4 Commissioner and authorised officers</title><description>Commissioner and authorised officers The Commissioner shall, subject to any general or special directions of the Minister, be responsible for the administration of this Act and ma...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 17:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20120531170000&amp;ProvIds=P1II-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - Part II ASSEMBLIES AND PROCESSIONS</title><description>Part II ASSEMBLIES AND PROCESSIONS</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 17:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20120531170000&amp;ProvIds=pr5-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 5 Regulation of public assemblies and public processions</title><description>Regulation of public assemblies and public processions Subject to the provisions of this Act, a public assembly and a public procession shall not take place unless — the Commissio...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 17:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20120531170000&amp;ProvIds=pr6-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 6 Advance notice of public assembly or public procession</title><description>Advance notice of public assembly or public procession Notice of intention to organise a public assembly or public procession shall be given in accordance with subsections (2) and...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 17:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20120531170000&amp;ProvIds=pr7-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 7 Permit for public assembly or public procession</title><description>Permit for public assembly or public procession The Commissioner shall, upon receipt of any notice and application under section 6 for a permit in respect of a proposed public ass...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 17:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20120531170000&amp;ProvIds=pr8-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 8 Conditions applying to public assembly or public procession</title><description>Conditions applying to public assembly or public procession At every public assembly or public procession — there shall be present throughout the assembly or procession either the...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 17:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20120531170000&amp;ProvIds=pr9-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 9 Form and validity of permit</title><description>Form and validity of permit A permit granted under section 7 shall — be in such form as the Commissioner may determine; contain the conditions subject to which it is granted; and ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 17:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20120531170000&amp;ProvIds=pr10-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 10 When permit may be cancelled</title><description>When permit may be cancelled The Commissioner may, by notice in writing to the person to whom the permit is granted, cancel the permit that has been granted thereto. Without preju...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 17:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20120531170000&amp;ProvIds=pr11-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 11 Appeal to Minister</title><description>Appeal to Minister If a person is aggrieved by the Commissioner’s decision under this Part — to refuse to grant a permit; to cancel a permit; or to impose any particular condition...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 17:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20120531170000&amp;ProvIds=pr12-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 12 Prohibited areas</title><description>Prohibited areas If, in relation to any public place, the Minister is of the opinion that, having regard to the extent of powers exercisable under section 13 , it is necessary in ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 17:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20120531170000&amp;ProvIds=pr13-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 13 Power to prohibit assembly or procession in public interest</title><description>Power to prohibit assembly or procession in public interest If, in the case of any proposed public assembly or public procession, the Minister is of the opinion that it is necessa...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 17:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20120531170000&amp;ProvIds=pr14-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 14 Unrestricted areas</title><description>Unrestricted areas If the Minister is of the opinion that, having regard to the natural environment of any public place and the likelihood of any serious disruption to the life of...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 17:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20120531170000&amp;ProvIds=pr15-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 15 Offences in prohibited areas, etc.</title><description>Offences in prohibited areas, etc. A person who organises an assembly or a procession the holding of which he knows or ought reasonably to know is prohibited by an order under sec...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 17:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20120531170000&amp;ProvIds=pr16-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 16 Other offences in relation to assemblies or processions</title><description>Other offences in relation to assemblies or processions Each person who organises a public assembly or public procession — in respect of which no permit has been granted under sec...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 17:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20120531170000&amp;ProvIds=pr17-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 17 Defences</title><description>Defences In any proceedings for an offence under section 16(1)(a ) or (2)(a ) , it shall be a defence for the person charged to prove that he did not know, and neither suspected n...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 17:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20120531170000&amp;ProvIds=pr18-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 18 Obstructing free passage of any ambulance, etc.</title><description>Obstructing free passage of any ambulance, etc. Where a person at, or in relation to, an assembly or a procession conducted pursuant to a permit — acts in a disorderly manner for ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 17:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20120531170000&amp;ProvIds=pr19-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 19 Legal immunity for participant in lawful assembly or procession</title><description>Legal immunity for participant in lawful assembly or procession If an assembly or a procession — is the subject of a permit; is peaceful; and is held in accordance with the condit...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 17:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20120531170000&amp;ProvIds=P1III-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - Part III SPECIAL EVENTS SECURITY</title><description>Part III SPECIAL EVENTS SECURITY</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 17:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20120531170000&amp;ProvIds=pr20-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 20 Interpretation of this Part</title><description>Interpretation of this Part In this Part, unless the context otherwise requires — approved person , in relation to any power under section 22 , 24 , 27 , 28 or 29 , means any of t...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 17:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20120531170000&amp;ProvIds=pr21-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 21 Declaration of special event</title><description>Declaration of special event Subject to subsections (2) and (3) , the Minister may declare an event to be a special event for the purposes of this Part. In deciding whether to mak...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 17:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20120531170000&amp;ProvIds=pr22-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 22 Statutory conditions of entry</title><description>Statutory conditions of entry At any time after a declaration is made in respect of a special event and the special event area for that event, the Commissioner may, with the appro...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 17:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20120531170000&amp;ProvIds=pr23-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 23 Tickets sellers to inform of statutory conditions of entry</title><description>Tickets sellers to inform of statutory conditions of entry If any person who sells tickets to an event has reasonable grounds for believing that the event may be declared a specia...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 17:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20120531170000&amp;ProvIds=pr24-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 24 Inspection of personal property, etc., as condition of entry</title><description>Inspection of personal property, etc., as condition of entry This section shall apply only if the notification under section 22(2) relating to the special event to be held at a sp...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 17:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20120531170000&amp;ProvIds=pr25-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 25 Search of person</title><description>Search of person This section shall apply only if the notification under section 22(2) relating to the special event to be held at a special event area states that it is a conditi...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 17:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20120531170000&amp;ProvIds=pr26-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 26 Prohibited items</title><description>Prohibited items This section shall apply only if the notification under section 22(2) relating to the special event to be held at a special event area states that it is a conditi...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 17:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20120531170000&amp;ProvIds=pr27-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 27 Security screening at special event area</title><description>Security screening at special event area This section shall apply if the security system for a special event area involves the use of screening devices, such as (but not limited t...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 17:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20120531170000&amp;ProvIds=pr28-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 28 Power to require reasons for entry to special event area</title><description>Power to require reasons for entry to special event area A police officer or an approved person may ask an entrant to a special event area to state the person’s name and residence...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 17:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20120531170000&amp;ProvIds=pr29-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 29 Refusal of entry and removal from special event area</title><description>Refusal of entry and removal from special event area This section shall apply if — the entrant fails to comply with a request of a police officer or an approved person made under ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 17:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20120531170000&amp;ProvIds=pr30-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 30 Directions to event organiser</title><description>Directions to event organiser The Commissioner may, if he reasonably believes that it is necessary for preserving public order and the safety of individuals involved in the specia...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 17:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20120531170000&amp;ProvIds=pr31-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 31 Unauthorised entry to special event area, etc.</title><description>Unauthorised entry to special event area, etc. A person shall not enter or remain in a special event area unless the person — has the consent of the event organiser; and is otherw...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 17:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20120531170000&amp;ProvIds=pr32-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 32 Interference with special event, etc.</title><description>Interference with special event, etc. If a person in a special event area — engages in violent behaviour; disrupts, interferes with, delays or obstructs the conduct of a special e...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 17:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20120531170000&amp;ProvIds=pr33-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 33 Saving of operation of Part II</title><description>Saving of operation of Part II Notwithstanding anything in Part II , no public assembly and no public procession of any class or description (whether or not exempted from section ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 17:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20120531170000&amp;ProvIds=P1IV-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - Part IV POWERS TO PRESERVE AND MAINTAIN PUBLIC ORDER</title><description>Part IV POWERS TO PRESERVE AND MAINTAIN PUBLIC ORDER</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 17:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20120531170000&amp;ProvIds=pr34-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 34 Application of this Part</title><description>Application of this Part This Part shall apply in relation to the following places (referred to in this Act as regulated places): all public places; and such other places that are...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 17:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20120531170000&amp;ProvIds=pr35-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 35 When power applies to behaviour</title><description>When power applies to behaviour Subject to this section, a police officer may exercise a power under section 36 in relation to any person at or near a regulated place if a police ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 17:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20120531170000&amp;ProvIds=pr36-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 36 Direction to move on</title><description>Direction to move on Subject to this section, a police officer of or above the rank of sergeant may give to a person or group of persons whose behaviour is of a kind mentioned in ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 17:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20120531170000&amp;ProvIds=pr37-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 37 Contravening direction to move on</title><description>Contravening direction to move on Any person who, without reasonable excuse, contravenes any direction under section 36 to him shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 17:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20120531170000&amp;ProvIds=pr38-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 38 Seizure of films of law enforcement activities</title><description>Seizure of films of law enforcement activities Any police officer of or above the rank of sergeant, or any CPIB officer, narcotics officer, intelligence officer or immigration off...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 17:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20120531170000&amp;ProvIds=pr39-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 39 Obstruction of police officers under section 29 or 38</title><description>Obstruction of police officers under section 29 or 38 Any person who wilfully obstructs any police officer in the exercise of any power conferred by or under section 29(3) or 38(2...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 17:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20120531170000&amp;ProvIds=P1V-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - Part V MISCELLANEOUS</title><description>Part V MISCELLANEOUS</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 17:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20120531170000&amp;ProvIds=pr40-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 40 Power of arrest</title><description>Power of arrest Any police officer may arrest without warrant any person offending in his view against any of the provisions of this Act, and take him before a Magistrate’s Court ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 17:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20120531170000&amp;ProvIds=pr41-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 41 Composition of offences</title><description>Composition of offences The Commissioner or any police officer authorised in writing by the Commissioner may, in his discretion, compound any offence under this Act which is presc...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 17:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20120531170000&amp;ProvIds=pr42-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 42 Owner or occupier of premises where unlawful assembly, etc., takes place</title><description>Owner or occupier of premises where unlawful assembly, etc., takes place Where the owner or occupier of any premises upon which an assembly or a procession is about to take place ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 17:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20120531170000&amp;ProvIds=pr43-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 43 Onus of proof</title><description>Onus of proof In any proceedings under this Act, the onus of proving that the public or any class of the public did not have access to any public place shall lie on the person all...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 17:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20120531170000&amp;ProvIds=pr44-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 44 Offences by bodies corporate, etc.</title><description>Offences by bodies corporate, etc. Where an offence under this Act committed by a body corporate is proved — to have been committed with the consent or connivance of an officer; o...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 17:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20120531170000&amp;ProvIds=pr45-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 45 Service of documents, etc.</title><description>Service of documents, etc. Any document required or authorised to be given or served under this Act may be served — in the case of an individual — by delivering it to the individu...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 17:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20120531170000&amp;ProvIds=pr46-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 46 Power to exempt</title><description>Power to exempt The Minister may, by order published in the Gazette , with or without conditions, exempt any person or class of persons, or any assembly or procession or class of ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 17:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20120531170000&amp;ProvIds=pr47-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 47 Regulations</title><description>Regulations The Minister may make regulations necessary or convenient to be prescribed for carrying out or giving effect to the provisions of this Act. Without prejudice to the ge...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 17:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20120531170000&amp;ProvIds=pr48-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 48 Application of other laws</title><description>Application of other laws This Act shall have effect notwithstanding any other law relating to the movement of traffic or pedestrians on roads or the use or obstruction of a publi...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 17:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20120531170000&amp;ProvIds=pr50-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 50 Saving and transitional provisions</title><description>Saving and transitional provisions Any — permit granted before the commencement of section 49(1) under any rules made under section 5 of the Miscellaneous Offences (Public Order a...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 17:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20120531170000&amp;ProvIds=xv-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - Legislative History</title><description>This Legislative History is provided for the convenience of users of the Public Order Act 2009. It is not part of the Act. Act 15 of 2009 Public Order Act 2009 Date of First Readi...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 17:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20120531170000&amp;ProvIds=aw-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - Enacting Formula</title><description>Be it enacted by the President with the advice and consent of the Parliament of Singapore, as follows:</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 17:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20120531170000&amp;ProvIds=pr49-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 49 Consequential and related amendments to other written laws</title><description>Consequential and related amendments to other written laws Section 5 of the Miscellaneous Offences (Public Order and Nuisance) Act (Cap. 184) is repealed. Section 18(1) of the Pol...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 17:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20180516?ValidDate=20180516&amp;ProvIds=al-</link><title>Public Order Act - Long Title</title><description>An Act to regulate assemblies and processions in public places, to provide powers necessary for preserving public order and the safety of individuals at special event areas, to su...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20180516?ValidDate=20180516&amp;ProvIds=P1I-</link><title>Public Order Act - Part I PRELIMINARY</title><description>Part I PRELIMINARY</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20180516?ValidDate=20180516&amp;ProvIds=pr1-</link><title>Public Order Act - 1 Short title</title><description>Short title This Act may be cited as the Public Order Act.</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20180516?ValidDate=20180516&amp;ProvIds=pr3-</link><title>Public Order Act - 3 Meanings of "organising" and "taking part in"</title><description>Meanings of organising and taking part in In this Act, a reference to a person organising an assembly or a procession shall be a reference to a person who is responsible for holdi...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20180516?ValidDate=20180516&amp;ProvIds=pr4-</link><title>Public Order Act - 4 Commissioner and authorised officers</title><description>Commissioner and authorised officers The Commissioner shall, subject to any general or special directions of the Minister, be responsible for the administration of this Act and ma...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20180516?ValidDate=20180516&amp;ProvIds=pr6-</link><title>Public Order Act - 6 Advance notice of public assembly or public procession</title><description>Advance notice of public assembly or public procession Notice of intention to organise a public assembly or public procession shall be given in accordance with subsections (2) and...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20180516?ValidDate=20180516&amp;ProvIds=pr9-</link><title>Public Order Act - 9 Form and validity of permit</title><description>Form and validity of permit A permit granted under section 7 shall — be in such form as the Commissioner may determine; contain the conditions subject to which it is granted; and ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20180516?ValidDate=20180516&amp;ProvIds=pr12-</link><title>Public Order Act - 12 Prohibited areas</title><description>Prohibited areas If, in relation to any public place, the Minister is of the opinion that, having regard to the extent of powers exercisable under section 13, it is necessary in t...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20180516?ValidDate=20180516&amp;ProvIds=pr13-</link><title>Public Order Act - 13 Power to prohibit assembly or procession in public interest</title><description>Power to prohibit assembly or procession in public interest If, in the case of any proposed public assembly or public procession, the Minister is of the opinion that it is necessa...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20180516?ValidDate=20180516&amp;ProvIds=pr15-</link><title>Public Order Act - 15 Offences in prohibited areas, etc.</title><description>Offences in prohibited areas, etc. A person who organises an assembly or a procession the holding of which he knows or ought reasonably to know is prohibited by an order under sec...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20180516?ValidDate=20180516&amp;ProvIds=pr17-</link><title>Public Order Act - 17 Defences</title><description>Defences In any proceedings for an offence under section 16(1)(a ) or (2)(a ), it shall be a defence for the person charged to prove that he did not know, and neither suspected no...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20180516?ValidDate=20180516&amp;ProvIds=pr18-</link><title>Public Order Act - 18 Obstructing free passage of any ambulance, etc.</title><description>Obstructing free passage of any ambulance, etc. Where a person at, or in relation to, an assembly or a procession conducted pursuant to a permit — acts in a disorderly manner for ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20180516?ValidDate=20180516&amp;ProvIds=pr19-</link><title>Public Order Act - 19 Legal immunity for participant in lawful assembly or procession</title><description>Legal immunity for participant in lawful assembly or procession If an assembly or a procession — is the subject of a permit; is peaceful; and is held in accordance with the condit...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20180516?ValidDate=20180516&amp;ProvIds=P1IV-</link><title>Public Order Act - Part IV POWERS TO PRESERVE AND MAINTAIN PUBLIC ORDER</title><description>Part IV POWERS TO PRESERVE AND MAINTAIN PUBLIC ORDER</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20180516?ValidDate=20180516&amp;ProvIds=pr34-</link><title>Public Order Act - 34 Application of this Part</title><description>Application of this Part This Part shall apply in relation to the following places (referred to in this Act as regulated places): all public places; and such other places that are...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20180516?ValidDate=20180516&amp;ProvIds=pr35-</link><title>Public Order Act - 35 When power applies to behaviour</title><description>When power applies to behaviour Subject to this section, a police officer may exercise a power under section 36 in relation to any person at or near a regulated place if a police ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20180516?ValidDate=20180516&amp;ProvIds=pr36-</link><title>Public Order Act - 36 Direction to move on</title><description>Direction to move on Subject to this section, a police officer of or above the rank of sergeant may give to a person or group of persons whose behaviour is of a kind mentioned in ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20180516?ValidDate=20180516&amp;ProvIds=pr37-</link><title>Public Order Act - 37 Contravening direction to move on</title><description>Contravening direction to move on Any person who, without reasonable excuse, contravenes any direction under section 36 to him shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20180516?ValidDate=20180516&amp;ProvIds=pr38-</link><title>Public Order Act - 38 Seizure of films of law enforcement activities</title><description>Seizure of films of law enforcement activities Any police officer of or above the rank of sergeant, or any CPIB officer, narcotics officer, intelligence officer or immigration off...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20180516?ValidDate=20180516&amp;ProvIds=P1V-</link><title>Public Order Act - Part V MISCELLANEOUS</title><description>Part V MISCELLANEOUS</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20180516?ValidDate=20180516&amp;ProvIds=pr40-</link><title>Public Order Act - 40 Power of arrest</title><description>Power of arrest Any police officer may arrest without warrant any person offending in his view against any of the provisions of this Act, and take him before a Magistrate’s Court ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20180516?ValidDate=20180516&amp;ProvIds=pr41-</link><title>Public Order Act - 41 Composition of offences</title><description>Composition of offences The Commissioner or any police officer authorised in writing by the Commissioner may, in his discretion, compound any offence under this Act which is presc...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20180516?ValidDate=20180516&amp;ProvIds=pr42-</link><title>Public Order Act - 42 Owner or occupier of premises where unlawful assembly, etc., takes place</title><description>Owner or occupier of premises where unlawful assembly, etc., takes place Where the owner or occupier of any premises upon which an assembly or a procession is about to take place ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20180516?ValidDate=20180516&amp;ProvIds=pr43-</link><title>Public Order Act - 43 Onus of proof</title><description>Onus of proof In any proceedings under this Act, the onus of proving that the public or any class of the public did not have access to any public place shall lie on the person all...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20180516?ValidDate=20180516&amp;ProvIds=pr44-</link><title>Public Order Act - 44 Offences by bodies corporate, etc.</title><description>Offences by bodies corporate, etc. Where an offence under this Act committed by a body corporate is proved — to have been committed with the consent or connivance of an officer; o...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20180516?ValidDate=20180516&amp;ProvIds=pr45-</link><title>Public Order Act - 45 Service of documents, etc.</title><description>Service of documents, etc. Any document required or authorised to be given or served under this Act may be served — in the case of an individual — by delivering it to the individu...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20180516?ValidDate=20180516&amp;ProvIds=pr46-</link><title>Public Order Act - 46 Power to exempt</title><description>Power to exempt The Minister may, by order published in the Gazette , with or without conditions, exempt any person or class of persons, or any assembly or procession or class of ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20180516?ValidDate=20180516&amp;ProvIds=pr49-</link><title>Public Order Act - 49 Saving and transitional provisions</title><description>Saving and transitional provisions Any — permit granted before under any rules made under section 5 of the Miscellaneous Offences (Public Order and Nuisance) Act (Cap. 184) in res...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20180516?ValidDate=20180516&amp;ProvIds=xy-</link><title>Public Order Act - Comparative Table</title><description>The following provisions in the Public Order Act 2009 (Act 15 of 2009) have been renumbered by the Law Revision Commissioners in this 2012 Revised Edition. This Comparative Table ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20120531&amp;ProvIds=al-</link><title>Public Order Act - Long Title</title><description>An Act to regulate assemblies and processions in public places, to provide powers necessary for preserving public order and the safety of individuals at special event areas, to su...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20120531&amp;ProvIds=P1I-</link><title>Public Order Act - Part I PRELIMINARY</title><description>Part I PRELIMINARY</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20120531&amp;ProvIds=pr1-</link><title>Public Order Act - 1 Short title</title><description>Short title This Act may be cited as the Public Order Act.</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20120531&amp;ProvIds=pr2-</link><title>Public Order Act - 2 Interpretation</title><description>Interpretation In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires — act of terrorism means any of the following: a terrorist bombing offence within the meaning of the Terrorism (S...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20120531&amp;ProvIds=pr3-</link><title>Public Order Act - 3 Meanings of "organising" and "taking part in"</title><description>Meanings of organising and taking part in In this Act, a reference to a person organising an assembly or a procession shall be a reference to a person who is responsible for holdi...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20120531&amp;ProvIds=pr4-</link><title>Public Order Act - 4 Commissioner and authorised officers</title><description>Commissioner and authorised officers The Commissioner shall, subject to any general or special directions of the Minister, be responsible for the administration of this Act and ma...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20120531&amp;ProvIds=P1II-</link><title>Public Order Act - Part II ASSEMBLIES AND PROCESSIONS</title><description>Part II ASSEMBLIES AND PROCESSIONS</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20120531&amp;ProvIds=pr5-</link><title>Public Order Act - 5 Regulation of public assemblies and public processions</title><description>Regulation of public assemblies and public processions Subject to the provisions of this Act, a public assembly and a public procession shall not take place unless — the Commissio...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20120531&amp;ProvIds=pr6-</link><title>Public Order Act - 6 Advance notice of public assembly or public procession</title><description>Advance notice of public assembly or public procession Notice of intention to organise a public assembly or public procession shall be given in accordance with subsections (2) and...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20120531&amp;ProvIds=pr7-</link><title>Public Order Act - 7 Permit for public assembly or public procession</title><description>Permit for public assembly or public procession The Commissioner shall, upon receipt of any notice and application under section 6 for a permit in respect of a proposed public ass...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20120531&amp;ProvIds=pr8-</link><title>Public Order Act - 8 Conditions applying to public assembly or public procession</title><description>Conditions applying to public assembly or public procession At every public assembly or public procession — there shall be present throughout the assembly or procession either the...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20120531&amp;ProvIds=pr9-</link><title>Public Order Act - 9 Form and validity of permit</title><description>Form and validity of permit A permit granted under section 7 shall — be in such form as the Commissioner may determine; contain the conditions subject to which it is granted; and ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20120531&amp;ProvIds=pr10-</link><title>Public Order Act - 10 When permit may be cancelled</title><description>When permit may be cancelled The Commissioner may, by notice in writing to the person to whom the permit is granted, cancel the permit that has been granted thereto. Without preju...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20120531&amp;ProvIds=pr11-</link><title>Public Order Act - 11 Appeal to Minister</title><description>Appeal to Minister If a person is aggrieved by the Commissioner’s decision under this Part — to refuse to grant a permit; to cancel a permit; or to impose any particular condition...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20120531&amp;ProvIds=pr12-</link><title>Public Order Act - 12 Prohibited areas</title><description>Prohibited areas If, in relation to any public place, the Minister is of the opinion that, having regard to the extent of powers exercisable under section 13, it is necessary in t...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20120531&amp;ProvIds=pr13-</link><title>Public Order Act - 13 Power to prohibit assembly or procession in public interest</title><description>Power to prohibit assembly or procession in public interest If, in the case of any proposed public assembly or public procession, the Minister is of the opinion that it is necessa...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20120531&amp;ProvIds=pr14-</link><title>Public Order Act - 14 Unrestricted areas</title><description>Unrestricted areas If the Minister is of the opinion that, having regard to the natural environment of any public place and the likelihood of any serious disruption to the life of...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20120531&amp;ProvIds=pr15-</link><title>Public Order Act - 15 Offences in prohibited areas, etc.</title><description>Offences in prohibited areas, etc. A person who organises an assembly or a procession the holding of which he knows or ought reasonably to know is prohibited by an order under sec...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20120531&amp;ProvIds=pr16-</link><title>Public Order Act - 16 Other offences in relation to assemblies or processions</title><description>Other offences in relation to assemblies or processions Each person who organises a public assembly or public procession — in respect of which no permit has been granted under sec...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20120531&amp;ProvIds=pr17-</link><title>Public Order Act - 17 Defences</title><description>Defences In any proceedings for an offence under section 16(1)(a ) or (2)(a ), it shall be a defence for the person charged to prove that he did not know, and neither suspected no...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20120531&amp;ProvIds=pr18-</link><title>Public Order Act - 18 Obstructing free passage of any ambulance, etc.</title><description>Obstructing free passage of any ambulance, etc. Where a person at, or in relation to, an assembly or a procession conducted pursuant to a permit — acts in a disorderly manner for ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20120531&amp;ProvIds=pr19-</link><title>Public Order Act - 19 Legal immunity for participant in lawful assembly or procession</title><description>Legal immunity for participant in lawful assembly or procession If an assembly or a procession — is the subject of a permit; is peaceful; and is held in accordance with the condit...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20120531&amp;ProvIds=P1III-</link><title>Public Order Act - Part III SPECIAL EVENTS SECURITY</title><description>Part III SPECIAL EVENTS SECURITY</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20120531&amp;ProvIds=pr20-</link><title>Public Order Act - 20 Interpretation of this Part</title><description>Interpretation of this Part In this Part, unless the context otherwise requires — approved person , in relation to any power under section 22, 24, 27, 28 or 29, means any of the f...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20120531&amp;ProvIds=pr21-</link><title>Public Order Act - 21 Declaration of special event</title><description>Declaration of special event Subject to subsections (2) and (3), the Minister may declare an event to be a special event for the purposes of this Part. In deciding whether to make...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20120531&amp;ProvIds=pr22-</link><title>Public Order Act - 22 Statutory conditions of entry</title><description>Statutory conditions of entry At any time after a declaration is made in respect of a special event and the special event area for that event, the Commissioner may, with the appro...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20120531&amp;ProvIds=pr23-</link><title>Public Order Act - 23 Tickets sellers to inform of statutory conditions of entry</title><description>Tickets sellers to inform of statutory conditions of entry If any person who sells tickets to an event has reasonable grounds for believing that the event may be declared a specia...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20120531&amp;ProvIds=pr24-</link><title>Public Order Act - 24 Inspection of personal property, etc., as condition of entry</title><description>Inspection of personal property, etc., as condition of entry This section shall apply only if the notification under section 22(2) relating to the special event to be held at a sp...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20120531&amp;ProvIds=pr25-</link><title>Public Order Act - 25 Search of person</title><description>Search of person This section shall apply only if the notification under section 22(2) relating to the special event to be held at a special event area states that it is a conditi...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20120531&amp;ProvIds=pr26-</link><title>Public Order Act - 26 Prohibited items</title><description>Prohibited items This section shall apply only if the notification under section 22(2) relating to the special event to be held at a special event area states that it is a conditi...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20120531&amp;ProvIds=pr27-</link><title>Public Order Act - 27 Security screening at special event area</title><description>Security screening at special event area This section shall apply if the security system for a special event area involves the use of screening devices, such as (but not limited t...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20120531&amp;ProvIds=pr28-</link><title>Public Order Act - 28 Power to require reasons for entry to special event area</title><description>Power to require reasons for entry to special event area A police officer or an approved person may ask an entrant to a special event area to state the person’s name and residence...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20120531&amp;ProvIds=pr29-</link><title>Public Order Act - 29 Refusal of entry and removal from special event area</title><description>Refusal of entry and removal from special event area This section shall apply if — the entrant fails to comply with a request of a police officer or an approved person made under ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20120531&amp;ProvIds=pr30-</link><title>Public Order Act - 30 Directions to event organiser</title><description>Directions to event organiser The Commissioner may, if he reasonably believes that it is necessary for preserving public order and the safety of individuals involved in the specia...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20120531&amp;ProvIds=pr31-</link><title>Public Order Act - 31 Unauthorised entry to special event area, etc.</title><description>Unauthorised entry to special event area, etc. A person shall not enter or remain in a special event area unless the person — has the consent of the event organiser; and is otherw...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20120531&amp;ProvIds=pr32-</link><title>Public Order Act - 32 Interference with special event, etc.</title><description>Interference with special event, etc. If a person in a special event area — engages in violent behaviour; disrupts, interferes with, delays or obstructs the conduct of a special e...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20120531&amp;ProvIds=pr33-</link><title>Public Order Act - 33 Saving of operation of Part II</title><description>Saving of operation of Part II Notwithstanding anything in Part II, no public assembly and no public procession of any class or description (whether or not exempted from section 5...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20120531&amp;ProvIds=P1IV-</link><title>Public Order Act - Part IV POWERS TO PRESERVE AND MAINTAIN PUBLIC ORDER</title><description>Part IV POWERS TO PRESERVE AND MAINTAIN PUBLIC ORDER</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20120531&amp;ProvIds=pr34-</link><title>Public Order Act - 34 Application of this Part</title><description>Application of this Part This Part shall apply in relation to the following places (referred to in this Act as regulated places): all public places; and such other places that are...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20120531&amp;ProvIds=pr35-</link><title>Public Order Act - 35 When power applies to behaviour</title><description>When power applies to behaviour Subject to this section, a police officer may exercise a power under section 36 in relation to any person at or near a regulated place if a police ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20120531&amp;ProvIds=pr36-</link><title>Public Order Act - 36 Direction to move on</title><description>Direction to move on Subject to this section, a police officer of or above the rank of sergeant may give to a person or group of persons whose behaviour is of a kind mentioned in ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20120531&amp;ProvIds=pr37-</link><title>Public Order Act - 37 Contravening direction to move on</title><description>Contravening direction to move on Any person who, without reasonable excuse, contravenes any direction under section 36 to him shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20120531&amp;ProvIds=pr38-</link><title>Public Order Act - 38 Seizure of films of law enforcement activities</title><description>Seizure of films of law enforcement activities Any police officer of or above the rank of sergeant, or any CPIB officer, narcotics officer, intelligence officer or immigration off...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20120531&amp;ProvIds=pr39-</link><title>Public Order Act - 39 Obstruction of police officers under section 29 or 38</title><description>Obstruction of police officers under section 29 or 38 Any person who wilfully obstructs any police officer in the exercise of any power conferred by or under section 29(3) or 38(2...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20120531&amp;ProvIds=P1V-</link><title>Public Order Act - Part V MISCELLANEOUS</title><description>Part V MISCELLANEOUS</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20120531&amp;ProvIds=pr40-</link><title>Public Order Act - 40 Power of arrest</title><description>Power of arrest Any police officer may arrest without warrant any person offending in his view against any of the provisions of this Act, and take him before a Magistrate’s Court ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20120531&amp;ProvIds=pr41-</link><title>Public Order Act - 41 Composition of offences</title><description>Composition of offences The Commissioner or any police officer authorised in writing by the Commissioner may, in his discretion, compound any offence under this Act which is presc...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20120531&amp;ProvIds=pr42-</link><title>Public Order Act - 42 Owner or occupier of premises where unlawful assembly, etc., takes place</title><description>Owner or occupier of premises where unlawful assembly, etc., takes place Where the owner or occupier of any premises upon which an assembly or a procession is about to take place ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20120531&amp;ProvIds=pr43-</link><title>Public Order Act - 43 Onus of proof</title><description>Onus of proof In any proceedings under this Act, the onus of proving that the public or any class of the public did not have access to any public place shall lie on the person all...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20120531&amp;ProvIds=pr44-</link><title>Public Order Act - 44 Offences by bodies corporate, etc.</title><description>Offences by bodies corporate, etc. Where an offence under this Act committed by a body corporate is proved — to have been committed with the consent or connivance of an officer; o...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20120531&amp;ProvIds=pr45-</link><title>Public Order Act - 45 Service of documents, etc.</title><description>Service of documents, etc. Any document required or authorised to be given or served under this Act may be served — in the case of an individual — by delivering it to the individu...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20120531&amp;ProvIds=pr46-</link><title>Public Order Act - 46 Power to exempt</title><description>Power to exempt The Minister may, by order published in the Gazette , with or without conditions, exempt any person or class of persons, or any assembly or procession or class of ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20120531&amp;ProvIds=pr47-</link><title>Public Order Act - 47 Regulations</title><description>Regulations The Minister may make regulations necessary or convenient to be prescribed for carrying out or giving effect to the provisions of this Act. Without prejudice to the ge...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20120531&amp;ProvIds=pr48-</link><title>Public Order Act - 48 Application of other laws</title><description>Application of other laws This Act shall have effect notwithstanding any other law relating to the movement of traffic or pedestrians on roads or the use or obstruction of a publi...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20120531&amp;ProvIds=pr49-</link><title>Public Order Act - 49 Saving and transitional provisions</title><description>Saving and transitional provisions Any — permit granted before under any rules made under section 5 of the Miscellaneous Offences (Public Order and Nuisance) Act (Cap. 184) in res...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20120531&amp;ProvIds=xv-</link><title>Public Order Act - Legislative History</title><description>This Legislative History is provided for the convenience of users of the Public Order Act. It is not part of the Act. Act 15 of 2009 Public Order Act 2009 Date of First Reading (B...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act-Rev/POA2009/Published?DocDate=20120531&amp;ProvIds=xy-</link><title>Public Order Act - Comparative Table</title><description>The following provisions in the Public Order Act 2009 (Act 15 of 2009) have been renumbered by the Law Revision Commissioners in this 2012 Revised Edition. This Comparative Table ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120531?ValidDate=20120531&amp;ProvIds=al-</link><title>Public Order Act - Long Title</title><description>An Act to regulate assemblies and processions in public places, to provide powers necessary for preserving public order and the safety of individuals at special event areas, to su...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120531?ValidDate=20120531&amp;ProvIds=P1I-</link><title>Public Order Act - Part I PRELIMINARY</title><description>Part I PRELIMINARY</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009?ValidDate=20180516&amp;ProvIds=pr1-</link><title>Public Order Act - 1 Short title</title><description>Short title This Act may be cited as the Public Order Act.</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120531?ValidDate=20120531&amp;ProvIds=pr2-</link><title>Public Order Act - 2 Interpretation</title><description>Interpretation In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires — act of terrorism means any of the following: a terrorist bombing offence within the meaning of the Terrorism (S...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20171001?ValidDate=20171001&amp;ProvIds=pr3-</link><title>Public Order Act - 3 Meanings of "organising" and "taking part in"</title><description>Meanings of organising and taking part in In this Act, a reference to a person organising an assembly or a procession shall be a reference to a person who is responsible for holdi...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20150601?ValidDate=20150601&amp;ProvIds=pr4-</link><title>Public Order Act - 4 Commissioner and authorised officers</title><description>Commissioner and authorised officers The Commissioner shall, subject to any general or special directions of the Minister, be responsible for the administration of this Act and ma...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20150601?ValidDate=20150601&amp;ProvIds=P1II-</link><title>Public Order Act - Part II ASSEMBLIES AND PROCESSIONS</title><description>Part II ASSEMBLIES AND PROCESSIONS</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120531?ValidDate=20120531&amp;ProvIds=pr5-</link><title>Public Order Act - 5 Regulation of public assemblies and public processions</title><description>Regulation of public assemblies and public processions Subject to the provisions of this Act, a public assembly and a public procession shall not take place unless — the Commissio...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009?ValidDate=20180516&amp;ProvIds=pr6-</link><title>Public Order Act - 6 Advance notice of public assembly or public procession</title><description>Advance notice of public assembly or public procession Notice of intention to organise a public assembly or public procession shall be given in accordance with subsections (2) and...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20150601?ValidDate=20150601&amp;ProvIds=pr7-</link><title>Public Order Act - 7 Permit for public assembly or public procession</title><description>Permit for public assembly or public procession The Commissioner shall, upon receipt of any notice and application under section 6 for a permit in respect of a proposed public ass...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20150601?ValidDate=20150601&amp;ProvIds=pr8-</link><title>Public Order Act - 8 Conditions applying to public assembly or public procession</title><description>Conditions applying to public assembly or public procession At every public assembly or public procession — there shall be present throughout the assembly or procession either the...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20150601?ValidDate=20150601&amp;ProvIds=pr9-</link><title>Public Order Act - 9 Form and validity of permit</title><description>Form and validity of permit A permit granted under section 7 shall — be in such form as the Commissioner may determine; contain the conditions subject to which it is granted; and ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120531?ValidDate=20120531&amp;ProvIds=pr10-</link><title>Public Order Act - 10 When permit may be cancelled</title><description>When permit may be cancelled The Commissioner may, by notice in writing to the person to whom the permit is granted, cancel the permit that has been granted thereto. Without preju...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120531?ValidDate=20120531&amp;ProvIds=pr11-</link><title>Public Order Act - 11 Appeal to Minister</title><description>Appeal to Minister If a person is aggrieved by the Commissioner’s decision under this Part — to refuse to grant a permit; to cancel a permit; or to impose any particular condition...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120531?ValidDate=20120531&amp;ProvIds=pr12-</link><title>Public Order Act - 12 Prohibited areas</title><description>Prohibited areas If, in relation to any public place, the Minister is of the opinion that, having regard to the extent of powers exercisable under section 13, it is necessary in t...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120531?ValidDate=20120531&amp;ProvIds=pr13-</link><title>Public Order Act - 13 Power to prohibit assembly or procession in public interest</title><description>Power to prohibit assembly or procession in public interest If, in the case of any proposed public assembly or public procession, the Minister is of the opinion that it is necessa...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120531?ValidDate=20120531&amp;ProvIds=pr14-</link><title>Public Order Act - 14 Unrestricted areas</title><description>Unrestricted areas If the Minister is of the opinion that, having regard to the natural environment of any public place and the likelihood of any serious disruption to the life of...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120531?ValidDate=20120531&amp;ProvIds=pr15-</link><title>Public Order Act - 15 Offences in prohibited areas, etc.</title><description>Offences in prohibited areas, etc. A person who organises an assembly or a procession the holding of which he knows or ought reasonably to know is prohibited by an order under sec...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120531?ValidDate=20120531&amp;ProvIds=pr16-</link><title>Public Order Act - 16 Other offences in relation to assemblies or processions</title><description>Other offences in relation to assemblies or processions Each person who organises a public assembly or public procession — in respect of which no permit has been granted under sec...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20150601?ValidDate=20150601&amp;ProvIds=pr17-</link><title>Public Order Act - 17 Defences</title><description>Defences In any proceedings for an offence under section 16(1)(a ) or (2)(a ), it shall be a defence for the person charged to prove that he did not know, and neither suspected no...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120531?ValidDate=20120531&amp;ProvIds=pr18-</link><title>Public Order Act - 18 Obstructing free passage of any ambulance, etc.</title><description>Obstructing free passage of any ambulance, etc. Where a person at, or in relation to, an assembly or a procession conducted pursuant to a permit — acts in a disorderly manner for ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120531?ValidDate=20120531&amp;ProvIds=pr19-</link><title>Public Order Act - 19 Legal immunity for participant in lawful assembly or procession</title><description>Legal immunity for participant in lawful assembly or procession If an assembly or a procession — is the subject of a permit; is peaceful; and is held in accordance with the condit...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120531?ValidDate=20120531&amp;ProvIds=P1III-</link><title>Public Order Act - Part III SPECIAL EVENTS SECURITY</title><description>Part III SPECIAL EVENTS SECURITY</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120531?ValidDate=20120531&amp;ProvIds=pr20-</link><title>Public Order Act - 20 Interpretation of this Part</title><description>Interpretation of this Part In this Part, unless the context otherwise requires — approved person , in relation to any power under section 22, 24, 27, 28 or 29, means any of the f...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20150601?ValidDate=20150601&amp;ProvIds=pr21-</link><title>Public Order Act - 21 Declaration of special event</title><description>Declaration of special event Subject to subsections (2) and (3), the Minister may declare an event to be a special event for the purposes of this Part. In deciding whether to make...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120531?ValidDate=20120531&amp;ProvIds=pr22-</link><title>Public Order Act - 22 Statutory conditions of entry</title><description>Statutory conditions of entry At any time after a declaration is made in respect of a special event and the special event area for that event, the Commissioner may, with the appro...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20150601?ValidDate=20150601&amp;ProvIds=pr23-</link><title>Public Order Act - 23 Tickets sellers to inform of statutory conditions of entry</title><description>Tickets sellers to inform of statutory conditions of entry If any person who sells tickets to an event has reasonable grounds for believing that the event may be declared a specia...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20150601?ValidDate=20150601&amp;ProvIds=pr24-</link><title>Public Order Act - 24 Inspection of personal property, etc., as condition of entry</title><description>Inspection of personal property, etc., as condition of entry This section shall apply only if the notification under section 22(2) relating to the special event to be held at a sp...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20150601?ValidDate=20150601&amp;ProvIds=pr25-</link><title>Public Order Act - 25 Search of person</title><description>Search of person This section shall apply only if the notification under section 22(2) relating to the special event to be held at a special event area states that it is a conditi...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120531?ValidDate=20120531&amp;ProvIds=pr26-</link><title>Public Order Act - 26 Prohibited items</title><description>Prohibited items This section shall apply only if the notification under section 22(2) relating to the special event to be held at a special event area states that it is a conditi...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20150601?ValidDate=20150601&amp;ProvIds=pr27-</link><title>Public Order Act - 27 Security screening at special event area</title><description>Security screening at special event area This section shall apply if the security system for a special event area involves the use of screening devices, such as (but not limited t...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20150601?ValidDate=20150601&amp;ProvIds=pr28-</link><title>Public Order Act - 28 Power to require reasons for entry to special event area</title><description>Power to require reasons for entry to special event area A police officer or an approved person may ask an entrant to a special event area to state the person’s name and residence...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20150601?ValidDate=20150601&amp;ProvIds=pr29-</link><title>Public Order Act - 29 Refusal of entry and removal from special event area</title><description>Refusal of entry and removal from special event area This section shall apply if — the entrant fails to comply with a request of a police officer or an approved person made under ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20170801?ValidDate=20170801&amp;ProvIds=pr30-</link><title>Public Order Act - 30 Directions to event organiser</title><description>Directions to event organiser The Commissioner may, if he reasonably believes that it is necessary for preserving public order and the safety of individuals involved in the specia...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20170801?ValidDate=20170801&amp;ProvIds=pr31-</link><title>Public Order Act - 31 Unauthorised entry to special event area, etc.</title><description>Unauthorised entry to special event area, etc. A person shall not enter or remain in a special event area unless the person — has the consent of the event organiser; and is otherw...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120531?ValidDate=20120531&amp;ProvIds=pr32-</link><title>Public Order Act - 32 Interference with special event, etc.</title><description>Interference with special event, etc. If a person in a special event area — engages in violent behaviour; disrupts, interferes with, delays or obstructs the conduct of a special e...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120531?ValidDate=20120531&amp;ProvIds=pr33-</link><title>Public Order Act - 33 Saving of operation of Part II</title><description>Saving of operation of Part II Notwithstanding anything in Part II, no public assembly and no public procession of any class or description (whether or not exempted from section 5...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120531?ValidDate=20120531&amp;ProvIds=P1IV-</link><title>Public Order Act - Part IV POWERS TO PRESERVE AND MAINTAIN PUBLIC ORDER</title><description>Part IV POWERS TO PRESERVE AND MAINTAIN PUBLIC ORDER</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120531?ValidDate=20120531&amp;ProvIds=pr34-</link><title>Public Order Act - 34 Application of this Part</title><description>Application of this Part This Part shall apply in relation to the following places (referred to in this Act as regulated places): all public places; and such other places that are...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120531?ValidDate=20120531&amp;ProvIds=pr35-</link><title>Public Order Act - 35 When power applies to behaviour</title><description>When power applies to behaviour Subject to this section, a police officer may exercise a power under section 36 in relation to any person at or near a regulated place if a police ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120531?ValidDate=20120531&amp;ProvIds=pr36-</link><title>Public Order Act - 36 Direction to move on</title><description>Direction to move on Subject to this section, a police officer of or above the rank of sergeant may give to a person or group of persons whose behaviour is of a kind mentioned in ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120531?ValidDate=20120531&amp;ProvIds=pr37-</link><title>Public Order Act - 37 Contravening direction to move on</title><description>Contravening direction to move on Any person who, without reasonable excuse, contravenes any direction under section 36 to him shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120531?ValidDate=20120531&amp;ProvIds=pr38-</link><title>Public Order Act - 38 Seizure of films of law enforcement activities</title><description>Seizure of films of law enforcement activities Any police officer of or above the rank of sergeant, or any CPIB officer, narcotics officer, intelligence officer or immigration off...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120531?ValidDate=20120531&amp;ProvIds=pr39-</link><title>Public Order Act - 39 Obstruction of police officers under section 29 or 38</title><description>Obstruction of police officers under section 29 or 38 Any person who wilfully obstructs any police officer in the exercise of any power conferred by or under section 29(3) or 38(2...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120531?ValidDate=20120531&amp;ProvIds=P1V-</link><title>Public Order Act - Part V MISCELLANEOUS</title><description>Part V MISCELLANEOUS</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120531?ValidDate=20120531&amp;ProvIds=pr40-</link><title>Public Order Act - 40 Power of arrest</title><description>Power of arrest Any police officer may arrest without warrant any person offending in his view against any of the provisions of this Act, and take him before a Magistrate’s Court ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120531?ValidDate=20120531&amp;ProvIds=pr41-</link><title>Public Order Act - 41 Composition of offences</title><description>Composition of offences The Commissioner or any police officer authorised in writing by the Commissioner may, in his discretion, compound any offence under this Act which is presc...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120531?ValidDate=20120531&amp;ProvIds=pr42-</link><title>Public Order Act - 42 Owner or occupier of premises where unlawful assembly, etc., takes place</title><description>Owner or occupier of premises where unlawful assembly, etc., takes place Where the owner or occupier of any premises upon which an assembly or a procession is about to take place ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120531?ValidDate=20120531&amp;ProvIds=pr43-</link><title>Public Order Act - 43 Onus of proof</title><description>Onus of proof In any proceedings under this Act, the onus of proving that the public or any class of the public did not have access to any public place shall lie on the person all...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120531?ValidDate=20120531&amp;ProvIds=pr44-</link><title>Public Order Act - 44 Offences by bodies corporate, etc.</title><description>Offences by bodies corporate, etc. Where an offence under this Act committed by a body corporate is proved — to have been committed with the consent or connivance of an officer; o...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120531?ValidDate=20120531&amp;ProvIds=pr45-</link><title>Public Order Act - 45 Service of documents, etc.</title><description>Service of documents, etc. Any document required or authorised to be given or served under this Act may be served — in the case of an individual — by delivering it to the individu...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120531?ValidDate=20120531&amp;ProvIds=pr46-</link><title>Public Order Act - 46 Power to exempt</title><description>Power to exempt The Minister may, by order published in the Gazette , with or without conditions, exempt any person or class of persons, or any assembly or procession or class of ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120531?ValidDate=20120531&amp;ProvIds=pr47-</link><title>Public Order Act - 47 Regulations</title><description>Regulations The Minister may make regulations necessary or convenient to be prescribed for carrying out or giving effect to the provisions of this Act. Without prejudice to the ge...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120531?ValidDate=20120531&amp;ProvIds=pr48-</link><title>Public Order Act - 48 Application of other laws</title><description>Application of other laws This Act shall have effect notwithstanding any other law relating to the movement of traffic or pedestrians on roads or the use or obstruction of a publi...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120531?ValidDate=20120531&amp;ProvIds=pr49-</link><title>Public Order Act - 49 Saving and transitional provisions</title><description>Saving and transitional provisions Any — permit granted before under any rules made under section 5 of the Miscellaneous Offences (Public Order and Nuisance) Act (Cap. 184) in res...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120531?ValidDate=20120531&amp;ProvIds=xv-</link><title>Public Order Act - Legislative History</title><description>This Legislative History is provided for the convenience of users of the Public Order Act. It is not part of the Act. Act 15 of 2009 Public Order Act 2009 Date of First Reading (B...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120531?ValidDate=20120531&amp;ProvIds=xy-</link><title>Public Order Act - Comparative Table</title><description>The following provisions in the Public Order Act 2009 (Act 15 of 2009) have been renumbered by the Law Revision Commissioners in this 2012 Revised Edition. This Comparative Table ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120531?ValidDate=20120531&amp;ProvIds=P1III-</link><title>Public Order Act - Part III SPECIAL EVENTS SECURITY</title><description>Part III SPECIAL EVENTS SECURITY</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120531?ValidDate=20120531&amp;ProvIds=pr20-</link><title>Public Order Act - 20 Interpretation of this Part</title><description>Interpretation of this Part In this Part, unless the context otherwise requires — approved person , in relation to any power under section 22, 24, 27, 28 or 29, means any of the f...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120531?ValidDate=20120531&amp;ProvIds=pr26-</link><title>Public Order Act - 26 Prohibited items</title><description>Prohibited items This section shall apply only if the notification under section 22(2) relating to the special event to be held at a special event area states that it is a conditi...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120531?ValidDate=20120531&amp;ProvIds=pr32-</link><title>Public Order Act - 32 Interference with special event, etc.</title><description>Interference with special event, etc. If a person in a special event area — engages in violent behaviour; disrupts, interferes with, delays or obstructs the conduct of a special e...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120531?ValidDate=20120531&amp;ProvIds=pr47-</link><title>Public Order Act - 47 Regulations</title><description>Regulations The Minister may make regulations necessary or convenient to be prescribed for carrying out or giving effect to the provisions of this Act. Without prejudice to the ge...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120531?ValidDate=20120531&amp;ProvIds=pr48-</link><title>Public Order Act - 48 Application of other laws</title><description>Application of other laws This Act shall have effect notwithstanding any other law relating to the movement of traffic or pedestrians on roads or the use or obstruction of a publi...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120531?ValidDate=20120531&amp;ProvIds=xv-</link><title>Public Order Act - Legislative History</title><description>This Legislative History is provided for the convenience of users of the Public Order Act. It is not part of the Act. Act 15 of 2009 Public Order Act 2009 Date of First Reading (B...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20150601?ValidDate=20150601&amp;ProvIds=pr2-</link><title>Public Order Act - 2 Interpretation</title><description>Interpretation In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires — act of terrorism means any of the following: a terrorist bombing offence within the meaning of the Terrorism (S...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20170801?ValidDate=20170801&amp;ProvIds=P1II-</link><title>Public Order Act - Part II ASSEMBLIES AND PROCESSIONS</title><description>Part II ASSEMBLIES AND PROCESSIONS</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20170801?ValidDate=20170801&amp;ProvIds=pr5-</link><title>Public Order Act - 5 Regulation of public assemblies and public processions</title><description>Regulation of public assemblies and public processions Subject to the provisions of this Act, a public assembly and a public procession shall not take place unless — the Commissio...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20170801?ValidDate=20170801&amp;ProvIds=pr7-</link><title>Public Order Act - 7 Permit for public assembly or public procession</title><description>Permit for public assembly or public procession The Commissioner shall, upon receipt of any notice and application under section 6 for a permit in respect of a proposed public ass...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20170801?ValidDate=20170801&amp;ProvIds=pr8-</link><title>Public Order Act - 8 Conditions applying to public assembly or public procession</title><description>Conditions applying to public assembly or public procession At every public assembly or public procession — there shall be present throughout the assembly or procession either the...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20170801?ValidDate=20170801&amp;ProvIds=pr16-</link><title>Public Order Act - 16 Other offences in relation to assemblies or processions</title><description>Other offences in relation to assemblies or processions Each person who organises a public assembly or public procession — in respect of which no permit has been granted under sec...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20170801?ValidDate=20170801&amp;ProvIds=pr21-</link><title>Public Order Act - 21 Declaration of special event</title><description>Declaration of special event Subject to subsections (2) and (3), the Minister may declare an event to be a special event for the purposes of this Part. In deciding whether to make...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20170801?ValidDate=20170801&amp;ProvIds=pr22-</link><title>Public Order Act - 22 Statutory conditions of entry</title><description>Statutory conditions of entry At any time after a declaration is made in respect of a special event and the special event area for that event, the Commissioner may, with the appro...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20170801?ValidDate=20170801&amp;ProvIds=pr23-</link><title>Public Order Act - 23 Tickets sellers to inform of statutory conditions of entry</title><description>Tickets sellers to inform of statutory conditions of entry If any person who sells tickets to an event has reasonable grounds for believing that the event may be declared a specia...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20170801?ValidDate=20170801&amp;ProvIds=pr24-</link><title>Public Order Act - 24 Inspection of personal property, etc., as condition of entry</title><description>Inspection of personal property, etc., as condition of entry This section shall apply only if the notification under section 22(2) relating to the special event to be held at a sp...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20170801?ValidDate=20170801&amp;ProvIds=pr25-</link><title>Public Order Act - 25 Search of person</title><description>Search of person This section shall apply only if the notification under section 22(2) relating to the special event to be held at a special event area states that it is a conditi...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20170801?ValidDate=20170801&amp;ProvIds=pr27-</link><title>Public Order Act - 27 Security screening at special event area</title><description>Security screening at special event area This section shall apply if the security system for a special event area involves the use of screening devices, such as (but not limited t...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20170801?ValidDate=20170801&amp;ProvIds=pr28-</link><title>Public Order Act - 28 Power to require reasons for entry to special event area</title><description>Power to require reasons for entry to special event area A police officer or an approved person may ask an entrant to a special event area to state the person’s name and residence...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20170801?ValidDate=20170801&amp;ProvIds=pr29-</link><title>Public Order Act - 29 Refusal of entry and removal from special event area</title><description>Refusal of entry and removal from special event area This section shall apply if — the entrant fails to comply with a request of a police officer or an approved person made under ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20170801?ValidDate=20170801&amp;ProvIds=pr30-</link><title>Public Order Act - 30 Directions to event organiser</title><description>Directions to event organiser The Commissioner may, if he reasonably believes that it is necessary for preserving public order and the safety of individuals involved in the specia...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20170801?ValidDate=20170801&amp;ProvIds=pr31-</link><title>Public Order Act - 31 Unauthorised entry to special event area, etc.</title><description>Unauthorised entry to special event area, etc. A person shall not enter or remain in a special event area unless the person — has the consent of the event organiser; and is otherw...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20170801?ValidDate=20170801&amp;ProvIds=pr33-</link><title>Public Order Act - 33 Saving of operation of Part II</title><description>Saving of operation of Part II Notwithstanding anything in Part II, no public assembly and no public procession of any class or description (whether or not exempted from section 5...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20170801?ValidDate=20170801&amp;ProvIds=pr39-</link><title>Public Order Act - 39 Obstruction of police officers under section 29 or 38</title><description>Obstruction of police officers under section 29 or 38 Any person who wilfully obstructs any police officer in the exercise of any power conferred by or under section 29(3) or 38(2...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20171001?ValidDate=20171001&amp;ProvIds=pr10-</link><title>Public Order Act - 10 When permit may be cancelled</title><description>When permit may be cancelled The Commissioner may, by notice in writing to the person to whom the permit is granted, cancel the permit that has been granted thereto. Without preju...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20171001?ValidDate=20171001&amp;ProvIds=pr11-</link><title>Public Order Act - 11 Appeal to Minister</title><description>Appeal to Minister If a person is aggrieved by the Commissioner’s decision under this Part — to refuse to grant a permit; to cancel a permit; or to impose any particular condition...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20171001?ValidDate=20171001&amp;ProvIds=pr14-</link><title>Public Order Act - 14 Unrestricted areas</title><description>Unrestricted areas If the Minister is of the opinion that, having regard to the natural environment of any public place and the likelihood of any serious disruption to the life of...</description><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120301?ValidDate=20120301&amp;ProvIds=pr1-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 1 Short title and commencement</title><description>Short title and commencement This Act may be cited as the Public Order Act 2009 and shall come into operation on such date as the Minister may, by notification in the Gazette , ap...</description><pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120301?ValidDate=20120301&amp;ProvIds=pr2-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 2 Interpretation</title><description>Interpretation In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires — act of terrorism means any of the following: a terrorist bombing offence within the meaning of the Terrorism (S...</description><pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120301?ValidDate=20120301&amp;ProvIds=pr44-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 44 Offences by bodies corporate, etc.</title><description>Offences by bodies corporate, etc. Where an offence under this Act committed by a body corporate is proved — to have been committed with the consent or connivance of an officer; o...</description><pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120301?ValidDate=20120301&amp;ProvIds=pr49-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 49 Consequential and related amendments to other written laws</title><description>Consequential and related amendments to other written laws Section 5 of the Miscellaneous Offences (Public Order and Nuisance) Act (Cap. 184) is repealed. Section 18(1) of the Pol...</description><pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120301?ValidDate=20120301&amp;ProvIds=xv-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - Legislative History</title><description>This Legislative History is provided for the convenience of users of the Public Order Act 2009. It is not part of this Act. Act 15 of 2009 Public Order Act 2009 Date of First Read...</description><pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120301?ValidDate=20120301&amp;ProvIds=pr1-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 1 Short title and commencement</title><description>Short title and commencement This Act may be cited as the Public Order Act 2009 and shall come into operation on such date as the Minister may, by notification in the Gazette , ap...</description><pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120301?ValidDate=20120301&amp;ProvIds=pr2-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 2 Interpretation</title><description>Interpretation In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires — act of terrorism means any of the following: a terrorist bombing offence within the meaning of the Terrorism (S...</description><pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120301?ValidDate=20120301&amp;ProvIds=pr44-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 44 Offences by bodies corporate, etc.</title><description>Offences by bodies corporate, etc. Where an offence under this Act committed by a body corporate is proved — to have been committed with the consent or connivance of an officer; o...</description><pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120301?ValidDate=20120301&amp;ProvIds=xv-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - Legislative History</title><description>This Legislative History is provided for the convenience of users of the Public Order Act 2009. It is not part of this Act. Act 15 of 2009 Public Order Act 2009 Date of First Read...</description><pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120301?ValidDate=20120301&amp;ProvIds=pr49-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 49 Consequential and related amendments to other written laws</title><description>Consequential and related amendments to other written laws Section 5 of the Miscellaneous Offences (Public Order and Nuisance) Act (Cap. 184) is repealed. Section 18(1) of the Pol...</description><pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120301?ValidDate=20120301&amp;ProvIds=al-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - Long Title</title><description>An Act to regulate assemblies and processions in public places, to provide powers necessary for preserving public order and the safety of individuals at special event areas, to su...</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20091009?ValidDate=20091009&amp;ProvIds=aw-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - Enacting Formula</title><description>Be it enacted by the President with the advice and consent of the Parliament of Singapore, as follows:</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120301?ValidDate=20120301&amp;ProvIds=P1I-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - Part I PRELIMINARY</title><description>Part I PRELIMINARY</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20091009?ValidDate=20091009&amp;ProvIds=pr1-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 1 Short title and commencement</title><description>Short title and commencement This Act may be cited as the Public Order Act 2009 and shall come into operation on such date as the Minister may, by notification in the Gazette , ap...</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20091009?ValidDate=20091009&amp;ProvIds=pr2-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 2 Interpretation</title><description>Interpretation In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires — act of terrorism means any of the following: a terrorist bombing offence within the meaning of the Terrorism (S...</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20091009?ValidDate=20091009&amp;ProvIds=pr3-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 3 Meanings of "organising" and "taking part in"</title><description>Meanings of organising and taking part in In this Act, a reference to a person organising an assembly or a procession shall be a reference to a person who is responsible for holdi...</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120301?ValidDate=20120301&amp;ProvIds=pr4-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 4 Commissioner and authorised officers</title><description>Commissioner and authorised officers The Commissioner shall, subject to any general or special directions of the Minister, be responsible for the administration of this Act and ma...</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20091009?ValidDate=20091009&amp;ProvIds=P1II-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - Part II ASSEMBLIES AND PROCESSIONS</title><description>Part II ASSEMBLIES AND PROCESSIONS</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120301?ValidDate=20120301&amp;ProvIds=pr5-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 5 Regulation of public assemblies and public processions</title><description>Regulation of public assemblies and public processions Subject to the provisions of this Act, a public assembly and a public procession shall not take place unless — the Commissio...</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20091009?ValidDate=20091009&amp;ProvIds=pr6-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 6 Advance notice of public assembly or public procession</title><description>Advance notice of public assembly or public procession Notice of intention to organise a public assembly or public procession shall be given in accordance with subsections (2) and...</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120301?ValidDate=20120301&amp;ProvIds=pr7-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 7 Permit for public assembly or public procession</title><description>Permit for public assembly or public procession The Commissioner shall, upon receipt of any notice and application under section 6 for a permit in respect of a proposed public ass...</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20091009?ValidDate=20091009&amp;ProvIds=pr8-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 8 Conditions applying to public assembly or public procession</title><description>Conditions applying to public assembly or public procession At every public assembly or public procession — there shall be present throughout the assembly or procession either the...</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120301?ValidDate=20120301&amp;ProvIds=pr9-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 9 Form and validity of permit</title><description>Form and validity of permit A permit granted under section 7 shall — be in such form as the Commissioner may determine; contain the conditions subject to which it is granted; and ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20091009?ValidDate=20091009&amp;ProvIds=pr10-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 10 When permit may be cancelled</title><description>When permit may be cancelled The Commissioner may, by notice in writing to the person to whom the permit is granted, cancel the permit that has been granted thereto. Without preju...</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120301?ValidDate=20120301&amp;ProvIds=pr11-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 11 Appeal to Minister</title><description>Appeal to Minister If a person is aggrieved by the Commissioner’s decision under this Part — to refuse to grant a permit; to cancel a permit; or to impose any particular condition...</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20091009?ValidDate=20091009&amp;ProvIds=pr12-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 12 Prohibited areas</title><description>Prohibited areas If, in relation to any public place, the Minister is of the opinion that, having regard to the extent of powers exercisable under section 13 , it is necessary in ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120301?ValidDate=20120301&amp;ProvIds=pr13-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 13 Power to prohibit assembly or procession in public interest</title><description>Power to prohibit assembly or procession in public interest If, in the case of any proposed public assembly or public procession, the Minister is of the opinion that it is necessa...</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20091009?ValidDate=20091009&amp;ProvIds=pr14-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 14 Unrestricted areas</title><description>Unrestricted areas If the Minister is of the opinion that, having regard to the natural environment of any public place and the likelihood of any serious disruption to the life of...</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120301?ValidDate=20120301&amp;ProvIds=pr15-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 15 Offences in prohibited areas, etc.</title><description>Offences in prohibited areas, etc. A person who organises an assembly or a procession the holding of which he knows or ought reasonably to know is prohibited by an order under sec...</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20091009?ValidDate=20091009&amp;ProvIds=pr16-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 16 Other offences in relation to assemblies or processions</title><description>Other offences in relation to assemblies or processions Each person who organises a public assembly or public procession — in respect of which no permit has been granted under sec...</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120301?ValidDate=20120301&amp;ProvIds=pr17-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 17 Defences</title><description>Defences In any proceedings for an offence under section 16(1)(a ) or (2)(a ) , it shall be a defence for the person charged to prove that he did not know, and neither suspected n...</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20091009?ValidDate=20091009&amp;ProvIds=pr18-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 18 Obstructing free passage of any ambulance, etc.</title><description>Obstructing free passage of any ambulance, etc. Where a person at, or in relation to, an assembly or a procession conducted pursuant to a permit — acts in a disorderly manner for ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120301?ValidDate=20120301&amp;ProvIds=pr19-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 19 Legal immunity for participant in lawful assembly or procession</title><description>Legal immunity for participant in lawful assembly or procession If an assembly or a procession — is the subject of a permit; is peaceful; and is held in accordance with the condit...</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20091009?ValidDate=20091009&amp;ProvIds=P1III-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - Part III SPECIAL EVENTS SECURITY</title><description>Part III SPECIAL EVENTS SECURITY</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120301?ValidDate=20120301&amp;ProvIds=pr20-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 20 Interpretation of this Part</title><description>Interpretation of this Part In this Part, unless the context otherwise requires — approved person , in relation to any power under section 22 , 24 , 27 , 28 or 29 , means any of t...</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20091009?ValidDate=20091009&amp;ProvIds=pr21-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 21 Declaration of special event</title><description>Declaration of special event Subject to subsections (2) and (3) , the Minister may declare an event to be a special event for the purposes of this Part. In deciding whether to mak...</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120301?ValidDate=20120301&amp;ProvIds=pr22-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 22 Statutory conditions of entry</title><description>Statutory conditions of entry At any time after a declaration is made in respect of a special event and the special event area for that event, the Commissioner may, with the appro...</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20091009?ValidDate=20091009&amp;ProvIds=pr23-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 23 Tickets sellers to inform of statutory conditions of entry</title><description>Tickets sellers to inform of statutory conditions of entry If any person who sells tickets to an event has reasonable grounds for believing that the event may be declared a specia...</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120301?ValidDate=20120301&amp;ProvIds=pr24-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 24 Inspection of personal property, etc., as condition of entry</title><description>Inspection of personal property, etc., as condition of entry This section shall apply only if the notification under section 22(2) relating to the special event to be held at a sp...</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20091009?ValidDate=20091009&amp;ProvIds=pr25-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 25 Search of person</title><description>Search of person This section shall apply only if the notification under section 22(2) relating to the special event to be held at a special event area states that it is a conditi...</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120301?ValidDate=20120301&amp;ProvIds=pr26-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 26 Prohibited items</title><description>Prohibited items This section shall apply only if the notification under section 22(2) relating to the special event to be held at a special event area states that it is a conditi...</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20091009?ValidDate=20091009&amp;ProvIds=pr27-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 27 Security screening at special event area</title><description>Security screening at special event area This section shall apply if the security system for a special event area involves the use of screening devices, such as (but not limited t...</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120301?ValidDate=20120301&amp;ProvIds=pr28-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 28 Power to require reasons for entry to special event area</title><description>Power to require reasons for entry to special event area A police officer or an approved person may ask an entrant to a special event area to state the person’s name and residence...</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20091009?ValidDate=20091009&amp;ProvIds=pr29-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 29 Refusal of entry and removal from special event area</title><description>Refusal of entry and removal from special event area This section shall apply if — the entrant fails to comply with a request of a police officer or an approved person made under ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120301?ValidDate=20120301&amp;ProvIds=pr30-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 30 Directions to event organiser</title><description>Directions to event organiser The Commissioner may, if he reasonably believes that it is necessary for preserving public order and the safety of individuals involved in the specia...</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20091009?ValidDate=20091009&amp;ProvIds=pr31-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 31 Unauthorised entry to special event area, etc.</title><description>Unauthorised entry to special event area, etc. A person shall not enter or remain in a special event area unless the person — has the consent of the event organiser; and is otherw...</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120301?ValidDate=20120301&amp;ProvIds=pr32-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 32 Interference with special event, etc.</title><description>Interference with special event, etc. If a person in a special event area — engages in violent behaviour; disrupts, interferes with, delays or obstructs the conduct of a special e...</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20091009?ValidDate=20091009&amp;ProvIds=pr33-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 33 Saving of operation of Part II</title><description>Saving of operation of Part II Notwithstanding anything in Part II , no public assembly and no public procession of any class or description (whether or not exempted from section ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120301?ValidDate=20120301&amp;ProvIds=P1IV-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - Part IV POWERS TO PRESERVE AND MAINTAIN PUBLIC ORDER</title><description>Part IV POWERS TO PRESERVE AND MAINTAIN PUBLIC ORDER</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20091009?ValidDate=20091009&amp;ProvIds=pr34-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 34 Application of this Part</title><description>Application of this Part This Part shall apply in relation to the following places (referred to in this Act as regulated places): all public places; and such other places that are...</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120301?ValidDate=20120301&amp;ProvIds=pr35-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 35 When power applies to behaviour</title><description>When power applies to behaviour Subject to this section, a police officer may exercise a power under section 36 in relation to any person at or near a regulated place if a police ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20091009?ValidDate=20091009&amp;ProvIds=pr36-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 36 Direction to move on</title><description>Direction to move on Subject to this section, a police officer of or above the rank of sergeant may give to a person or group of persons whose behaviour is of a kind mentioned in ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120301?ValidDate=20120301&amp;ProvIds=pr37-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 37 Contravening direction to move on</title><description>Contravening direction to move on Any person who, without reasonable excuse, contravenes any direction under section 36 to him shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on...</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20091009?ValidDate=20091009&amp;ProvIds=pr38-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 38 Seizure of films of law enforcement activities</title><description>Seizure of films of law enforcement activities Any police officer of or above the rank of sergeant, or any CPIB officer, narcotics officer, intelligence officer or immigration off...</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120301?ValidDate=20120301&amp;ProvIds=pr39-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 39 Obstruction of police officers under section 29 or 38</title><description>Obstruction of police officers under section 29 or 38 Any person who wilfully obstructs any police officer in the exercise of any power conferred by or under section 29(3) or 38(2...</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20091009?ValidDate=20091009&amp;ProvIds=P1V-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - Part V MISCELLANEOUS</title><description>Part V MISCELLANEOUS</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120301?ValidDate=20120301&amp;ProvIds=pr40-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 40 Power of arrest</title><description>Power of arrest Any police officer may arrest without warrant any person offending in his view against any of the provisions of this Act, and take him before a Magistrate’s Court ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20091009?ValidDate=20091009&amp;ProvIds=pr41-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 41 Composition of offences</title><description>Composition of offences The Commissioner or any police officer authorised in writing by the Commissioner may, in his discretion, compound any offence under this Act which is presc...</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120301?ValidDate=20120301&amp;ProvIds=pr42-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 42 Owner or occupier of premises where unlawful assembly, etc., takes place</title><description>Owner or occupier of premises where unlawful assembly, etc., takes place Where the owner or occupier of any premises upon which an assembly or a procession is about to take place ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20091009?ValidDate=20091009&amp;ProvIds=pr43-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 43 Onus of proof</title><description>Onus of proof In any proceedings under this Act, the onus of proving that the public or any class of the public did not have access to any public place shall lie on the person all...</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20091009?ValidDate=20091009&amp;ProvIds=pr44-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 44 Offences by bodies corporate, etc.</title><description>Offences by bodies corporate, etc. Where an offence under this Act committed by a body corporate is proved — to have been committed with the consent or connivance of an officer; o...</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20091009?ValidDate=20091009&amp;ProvIds=pr45-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 45 Service of documents, etc.</title><description>Service of documents, etc. Any document required or authorised to be given or served under this Act may be served — in the case of an individual — by delivering it to the individu...</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120301?ValidDate=20120301&amp;ProvIds=pr46-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 46 Power to exempt</title><description>Power to exempt The Minister may, by order published in the Gazette , with or without conditions, exempt any person or class of persons, or any assembly or procession or class of ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20091009?ValidDate=20091009&amp;ProvIds=pr47-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 47 Regulations</title><description>Regulations The Minister may make regulations necessary or convenient to be prescribed for carrying out or giving effect to the provisions of this Act. Without prejudice to the ge...</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120301?ValidDate=20120301&amp;ProvIds=pr48-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 48 Application of other laws</title><description>Application of other laws This Act shall have effect notwithstanding any other law relating to the movement of traffic or pedestrians on roads or the use or obstruction of a publi...</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20091009?ValidDate=20091009&amp;ProvIds=pr49-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 49 Consequential and related amendments to other written laws</title><description>Consequential and related amendments to other written laws Section 5 of the Miscellaneous Offences (Public Order and Nuisance) Act (Cap. 184) is repealed. Section 18(1) of the Pol...</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120301?ValidDate=20120301&amp;ProvIds=pr50-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 50 Saving and transitional provisions</title><description>Saving and transitional provisions Any — permit granted before the commencement of section 49(1) under any rules made under section 5 of the Miscellaneous Offences (Public Order a...</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20091009?ValidDate=20091009&amp;ProvIds=xv-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - Legislative History</title><description>This Legislative History is provided for the convenience of users of the Public Order Act 2009. It is not part of the Act. Act 15 of 2009 Public Order Act 2009 Date of First Readi...</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20091009?ValidDate=20091009&amp;ProvIds=pr1-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 1 Short title and commencement</title><description>Short title and commencement This Act may be cited as the Public Order Act 2009 and shall come into operation on such date as the Minister may, by notification in the Gazette , ap...</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20091009?ValidDate=20091009&amp;ProvIds=pr2-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 2 Interpretation</title><description>Interpretation In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires — act of terrorism means any of the following: a terrorist bombing offence within the meaning of the Terrorism (S...</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20091009?ValidDate=20091009&amp;ProvIds=pr44-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 44 Offences by bodies corporate, etc.</title><description>Offences by bodies corporate, etc. Where an offence under this Act committed by a body corporate is proved — to have been committed with the consent or connivance of an officer; o...</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20091009?ValidDate=20091009&amp;ProvIds=pr49-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 49 Consequential and related amendments to other written laws</title><description>Consequential and related amendments to other written laws Section 5 of the Miscellaneous Offences (Public Order and Nuisance) Act (Cap. 184) is repealed. Section 18(1) of the Pol...</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20091009?ValidDate=20091009&amp;ProvIds=xv-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - Legislative History</title><description>This Legislative History is provided for the convenience of users of the Public Order Act 2009. It is not part of the Act. Act 15 of 2009 Public Order Act 2009 Date of First Readi...</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120301?ValidDate=20120301&amp;ProvIds=al-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - Long Title</title><description>An Act to regulate assemblies and processions in public places, to provide powers necessary for preserving public order and the safety of individuals at special event areas, to su...</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120301?ValidDate=20120301&amp;ProvIds=P1I-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - Part I PRELIMINARY</title><description>Part I PRELIMINARY</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120301?ValidDate=20120301&amp;ProvIds=pr3-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 3 Meanings of "organising" and "taking part in"</title><description>Meanings of organising and taking part in In this Act, a reference to a person organising an assembly or a procession shall be a reference to a person who is responsible for holdi...</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120301?ValidDate=20120301&amp;ProvIds=pr4-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 4 Commissioner and authorised officers</title><description>Commissioner and authorised officers The Commissioner shall, subject to any general or special directions of the Minister, be responsible for the administration of this Act and ma...</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120301?ValidDate=20120301&amp;ProvIds=P1II-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - Part II ASSEMBLIES AND PROCESSIONS</title><description>Part II ASSEMBLIES AND PROCESSIONS</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120301?ValidDate=20120301&amp;ProvIds=pr5-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 5 Regulation of public assemblies and public processions</title><description>Regulation of public assemblies and public processions Subject to the provisions of this Act, a public assembly and a public procession shall not take place unless — the Commissio...</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120301?ValidDate=20120301&amp;ProvIds=pr6-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 6 Advance notice of public assembly or public procession</title><description>Advance notice of public assembly or public procession Notice of intention to organise a public assembly or public procession shall be given in accordance with subsections (2) and...</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120301?ValidDate=20120301&amp;ProvIds=pr7-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 7 Permit for public assembly or public procession</title><description>Permit for public assembly or public procession The Commissioner shall, upon receipt of any notice and application under section 6 for a permit in respect of a proposed public ass...</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120301?ValidDate=20120301&amp;ProvIds=pr8-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 8 Conditions applying to public assembly or public procession</title><description>Conditions applying to public assembly or public procession At every public assembly or public procession — there shall be present throughout the assembly or procession either the...</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120301?ValidDate=20120301&amp;ProvIds=pr9-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 9 Form and validity of permit</title><description>Form and validity of permit A permit granted under section 7 shall — be in such form as the Commissioner may determine; contain the conditions subject to which it is granted; and ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120301?ValidDate=20120301&amp;ProvIds=pr10-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 10 When permit may be cancelled</title><description>When permit may be cancelled The Commissioner may, by notice in writing to the person to whom the permit is granted, cancel the permit that has been granted thereto. Without preju...</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120301?ValidDate=20120301&amp;ProvIds=pr11-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 11 Appeal to Minister</title><description>Appeal to Minister If a person is aggrieved by the Commissioner’s decision under this Part — to refuse to grant a permit; to cancel a permit; or to impose any particular condition...</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120301?ValidDate=20120301&amp;ProvIds=pr12-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 12 Prohibited areas</title><description>Prohibited areas If, in relation to any public place, the Minister is of the opinion that, having regard to the extent of powers exercisable under section 13 , it is necessary in ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120301?ValidDate=20120301&amp;ProvIds=pr13-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 13 Power to prohibit assembly or procession in public interest</title><description>Power to prohibit assembly or procession in public interest If, in the case of any proposed public assembly or public procession, the Minister is of the opinion that it is necessa...</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120301?ValidDate=20120301&amp;ProvIds=pr14-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 14 Unrestricted areas</title><description>Unrestricted areas If the Minister is of the opinion that, having regard to the natural environment of any public place and the likelihood of any serious disruption to the life of...</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120301?ValidDate=20120301&amp;ProvIds=pr15-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 15 Offences in prohibited areas, etc.</title><description>Offences in prohibited areas, etc. A person who organises an assembly or a procession the holding of which he knows or ought reasonably to know is prohibited by an order under sec...</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120301?ValidDate=20120301&amp;ProvIds=pr16-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 16 Other offences in relation to assemblies or processions</title><description>Other offences in relation to assemblies or processions Each person who organises a public assembly or public procession — in respect of which no permit has been granted under sec...</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120301?ValidDate=20120301&amp;ProvIds=pr17-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 17 Defences</title><description>Defences In any proceedings for an offence under section 16(1)(a ) or (2)(a ) , it shall be a defence for the person charged to prove that he did not know, and neither suspected n...</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120301?ValidDate=20120301&amp;ProvIds=pr18-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 18 Obstructing free passage of any ambulance, etc.</title><description>Obstructing free passage of any ambulance, etc. Where a person at, or in relation to, an assembly or a procession conducted pursuant to a permit — acts in a disorderly manner for ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120301?ValidDate=20120301&amp;ProvIds=pr19-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 19 Legal immunity for participant in lawful assembly or procession</title><description>Legal immunity for participant in lawful assembly or procession If an assembly or a procession — is the subject of a permit; is peaceful; and is held in accordance with the condit...</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120301?ValidDate=20120301&amp;ProvIds=P1III-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - Part III SPECIAL EVENTS SECURITY</title><description>Part III SPECIAL EVENTS SECURITY</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120301?ValidDate=20120301&amp;ProvIds=pr20-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 20 Interpretation of this Part</title><description>Interpretation of this Part In this Part, unless the context otherwise requires — approved person , in relation to any power under section 22 , 24 , 27 , 28 or 29 , means any of t...</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120301?ValidDate=20120301&amp;ProvIds=pr21-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 21 Declaration of special event</title><description>Declaration of special event Subject to subsections (2) and (3) , the Minister may declare an event to be a special event for the purposes of this Part. In deciding whether to mak...</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120301?ValidDate=20120301&amp;ProvIds=pr22-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 22 Statutory conditions of entry</title><description>Statutory conditions of entry At any time after a declaration is made in respect of a special event and the special event area for that event, the Commissioner may, with the appro...</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120301?ValidDate=20120301&amp;ProvIds=pr23-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 23 Tickets sellers to inform of statutory conditions of entry</title><description>Tickets sellers to inform of statutory conditions of entry If any person who sells tickets to an event has reasonable grounds for believing that the event may be declared a specia...</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120301?ValidDate=20120301&amp;ProvIds=pr24-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 24 Inspection of personal property, etc., as condition of entry</title><description>Inspection of personal property, etc., as condition of entry This section shall apply only if the notification under section 22(2) relating to the special event to be held at a sp...</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120301?ValidDate=20120301&amp;ProvIds=pr25-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 25 Search of person</title><description>Search of person This section shall apply only if the notification under section 22(2) relating to the special event to be held at a special event area states that it is a conditi...</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120301?ValidDate=20120301&amp;ProvIds=pr26-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 26 Prohibited items</title><description>Prohibited items This section shall apply only if the notification under section 22(2) relating to the special event to be held at a special event area states that it is a conditi...</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120301?ValidDate=20120301&amp;ProvIds=pr27-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 27 Security screening at special event area</title><description>Security screening at special event area This section shall apply if the security system for a special event area involves the use of screening devices, such as (but not limited t...</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120301?ValidDate=20120301&amp;ProvIds=pr28-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 28 Power to require reasons for entry to special event area</title><description>Power to require reasons for entry to special event area A police officer or an approved person may ask an entrant to a special event area to state the person’s name and residence...</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120301?ValidDate=20120301&amp;ProvIds=pr29-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 29 Refusal of entry and removal from special event area</title><description>Refusal of entry and removal from special event area This section shall apply if — the entrant fails to comply with a request of a police officer or an approved person made under ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120301?ValidDate=20120301&amp;ProvIds=pr30-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 30 Directions to event organiser</title><description>Directions to event organiser The Commissioner may, if he reasonably believes that it is necessary for preserving public order and the safety of individuals involved in the specia...</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120301?ValidDate=20120301&amp;ProvIds=pr31-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 31 Unauthorised entry to special event area, etc.</title><description>Unauthorised entry to special event area, etc. A person shall not enter or remain in a special event area unless the person — has the consent of the event organiser; and is otherw...</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120301?ValidDate=20120301&amp;ProvIds=pr32-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 32 Interference with special event, etc.</title><description>Interference with special event, etc. If a person in a special event area — engages in violent behaviour; disrupts, interferes with, delays or obstructs the conduct of a special e...</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120301?ValidDate=20120301&amp;ProvIds=pr33-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 33 Saving of operation of Part II</title><description>Saving of operation of Part II Notwithstanding anything in Part II , no public assembly and no public procession of any class or description (whether or not exempted from section ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120301?ValidDate=20120301&amp;ProvIds=P1IV-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - Part IV POWERS TO PRESERVE AND MAINTAIN PUBLIC ORDER</title><description>Part IV POWERS TO PRESERVE AND MAINTAIN PUBLIC ORDER</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120301?ValidDate=20120301&amp;ProvIds=pr34-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 34 Application of this Part</title><description>Application of this Part This Part shall apply in relation to the following places (referred to in this Act as regulated places): all public places; and such other places that are...</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120301?ValidDate=20120301&amp;ProvIds=pr35-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 35 When power applies to behaviour</title><description>When power applies to behaviour Subject to this section, a police officer may exercise a power under section 36 in relation to any person at or near a regulated place if a police ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120301?ValidDate=20120301&amp;ProvIds=pr36-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 36 Direction to move on</title><description>Direction to move on Subject to this section, a police officer of or above the rank of sergeant may give to a person or group of persons whose behaviour is of a kind mentioned in ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120301?ValidDate=20120301&amp;ProvIds=pr37-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 37 Contravening direction to move on</title><description>Contravening direction to move on Any person who, without reasonable excuse, contravenes any direction under section 36 to him shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on...</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120301?ValidDate=20120301&amp;ProvIds=pr38-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 38 Seizure of films of law enforcement activities</title><description>Seizure of films of law enforcement activities Any police officer of or above the rank of sergeant, or any CPIB officer, narcotics officer, intelligence officer or immigration off...</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120301?ValidDate=20120301&amp;ProvIds=pr39-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 39 Obstruction of police officers under section 29 or 38</title><description>Obstruction of police officers under section 29 or 38 Any person who wilfully obstructs any police officer in the exercise of any power conferred by or under section 29(3) or 38(2...</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120301?ValidDate=20120301&amp;ProvIds=P1V-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - Part V MISCELLANEOUS</title><description>Part V MISCELLANEOUS</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120301?ValidDate=20120301&amp;ProvIds=pr40-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 40 Power of arrest</title><description>Power of arrest Any police officer may arrest without warrant any person offending in his view against any of the provisions of this Act, and take him before a Magistrate’s Court ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120301?ValidDate=20120301&amp;ProvIds=pr41-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 41 Composition of offences</title><description>Composition of offences The Commissioner or any police officer authorised in writing by the Commissioner may, in his discretion, compound any offence under this Act which is presc...</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120301?ValidDate=20120301&amp;ProvIds=pr42-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 42 Owner or occupier of premises where unlawful assembly, etc., takes place</title><description>Owner or occupier of premises where unlawful assembly, etc., takes place Where the owner or occupier of any premises upon which an assembly or a procession is about to take place ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120301?ValidDate=20120301&amp;ProvIds=pr43-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 43 Onus of proof</title><description>Onus of proof In any proceedings under this Act, the onus of proving that the public or any class of the public did not have access to any public place shall lie on the person all...</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120301?ValidDate=20120301&amp;ProvIds=pr45-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 45 Service of documents, etc.</title><description>Service of documents, etc. Any document required or authorised to be given or served under this Act may be served — in the case of an individual — by delivering it to the individu...</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120301?ValidDate=20120301&amp;ProvIds=pr46-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 46 Power to exempt</title><description>Power to exempt The Minister may, by order published in the Gazette , with or without conditions, exempt any person or class of persons, or any assembly or procession or class of ...</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120301?ValidDate=20120301&amp;ProvIds=pr47-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 47 Regulations</title><description>Regulations The Minister may make regulations necessary or convenient to be prescribed for carrying out or giving effect to the provisions of this Act. Without prejudice to the ge...</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120301?ValidDate=20120301&amp;ProvIds=pr48-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 48 Application of other laws</title><description>Application of other laws This Act shall have effect notwithstanding any other law relating to the movement of traffic or pedestrians on roads or the use or obstruction of a publi...</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120301?ValidDate=20120301&amp;ProvIds=pr50-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 50 Saving and transitional provisions</title><description>Saving and transitional provisions Any — permit granted before the commencement of section 49(1) under any rules made under section 5 of the Miscellaneous Offences (Public Order a...</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Act/POA2009/Historical/20120301?ValidDate=20120301&amp;ProvIds=aw-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - Enacting Formula</title><description>Be it enacted by the President with the advice and consent of the Parliament of Singapore, as follows:</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20090723&amp;ProvIds=al-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - Long Title</title><description>An Act to regulate assemblies and processions in public places, to provide powers necessary for preserving public order and the safety of individuals at special event areas, to su...</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20090723&amp;ProvIds=aw-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - Enacting Formula</title><description>Be it enacted by the President with the advice and consent of the Parliament of Singapore, as follows:</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20090723&amp;ProvIds=P1I-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - Part I PRELIMINARY</title><description>Part I PRELIMINARY</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20090723&amp;ProvIds=pr1-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 1 Short title and commencement</title><description>Short title and commencement This Act may be cited as the Public Order Act 2009 and shall come into operation on such date as the Minister may, by notification in the Gazette , ap...</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20090723&amp;ProvIds=pr2-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 2 Interpretation</title><description>Interpretation In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires — act of terrorism means any of the following: a terrorist bombing offence within the meaning of the Terrorism (S...</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20090723&amp;ProvIds=pr3-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 3 Meanings of "organising" and "taking part in"</title><description>Meanings of organising and taking part in In this Act, a reference to a person organising an assembly or a procession shall be a reference to a person who is responsible for holdi...</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20090723&amp;ProvIds=pr4-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 4 Commissioner and authorised officers</title><description>Commissioner and authorised officers The Commissioner shall, subject to any general or special directions of the Minister, be responsible for the administration of this Act and ma...</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20090723&amp;ProvIds=P1II-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - Part II ASSEMBLIES AND PROCESSIONS</title><description>Part II ASSEMBLIES AND PROCESSIONS</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20090723&amp;ProvIds=pr5-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 5 Regulation of public assemblies and public processions</title><description>Regulation of public assemblies and public processions Subject to the provisions of this Act, a public assembly and a public procession shall not take place unless — the Commissio...</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20090723&amp;ProvIds=pr6-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 6 Advance notice of public assembly or public procession</title><description>Advance notice of public assembly or public procession Notice of intention to organise a public assembly or public procession shall be given in accordance with subsections (2) and...</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20090723&amp;ProvIds=pr7-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 7 Permit for public assembly or public procession</title><description>Permit for public assembly or public procession The Commissioner shall, upon receipt of any notice and application under section 6 for a permit in respect of a proposed public ass...</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20090723&amp;ProvIds=pr8-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 8 Conditions applying to public assembly or public procession</title><description>Conditions applying to public assembly or public procession At every public assembly or public procession — there shall be present throughout the assembly or procession either the...</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20090723&amp;ProvIds=pr9-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 9 Form and validity of permit</title><description>Form and validity of permit A permit granted under section 7 shall — be in such form as the Commissioner may determine; contain the conditions subject to which it is granted; and ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20090723&amp;ProvIds=pr10-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 10 When permit may be cancelled</title><description>When permit may be cancelled The Commissioner may, by notice in writing to the person to whom the permit is granted, cancel the permit that has been granted thereto. Without preju...</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20090723&amp;ProvIds=pr11-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 11 Appeal to Minister</title><description>Appeal to Minister If a person is aggrieved by the Commissioner’s decision under this Part — to refuse to grant a permit; to cancel a permit; or to impose any particular condition...</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20090723&amp;ProvIds=pr12-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 12 Prohibited areas</title><description>Prohibited areas If, in relation to any public place, the Minister is of the opinion that, having regard to the extent of powers exercisable under section 13 , it is necessary in ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20090723&amp;ProvIds=pr13-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 13 Power to prohibit assembly or procession in public interest</title><description>Power to prohibit assembly or procession in public interest If, in the case of any proposed public assembly or public procession, the Minister is of the opinion that it is necessa...</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20090723&amp;ProvIds=pr14-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 14 Unrestricted areas</title><description>Unrestricted areas If the Minister is of the opinion that, having regard to the natural environment of any public place and the likelihood of any serious disruption to the life of...</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20090723&amp;ProvIds=pr15-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 15 Offences in prohibited areas, etc.</title><description>Offences in prohibited areas, etc. A person who organises an assembly or a procession the holding of which he knows or ought reasonably to know is prohibited by an order under sec...</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20090723&amp;ProvIds=pr16-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 16 Other offences in relation to assemblies or processions</title><description>Other offences in relation to assemblies or processions Each person who organises a public assembly or public procession — in respect of which no permit has been granted under sec...</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20090723&amp;ProvIds=pr17-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 17 Defences</title><description>Defences In any proceedings for an offence under section 16(1)(a ) or (2)(a ) , it shall be a defence for the person charged to prove that he did not know, and neither suspected n...</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20090723&amp;ProvIds=pr18-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 18 Obstructing free passage of any ambulance, etc.</title><description>Obstructing free passage of any ambulance, etc. Where a person at, or in relation to, an assembly or a procession conducted pursuant to a permit — acts in a disorderly manner for ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20090723&amp;ProvIds=pr19-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 19 Legal immunity for participant in lawful assembly or procession</title><description>Legal immunity for participant in lawful assembly or procession If an assembly or a procession — is the subject of a permit; is peaceful; and is held in accordance with the condit...</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20090723&amp;ProvIds=P1III-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - Part III SPECIAL EVENTS SECURITY</title><description>Part III SPECIAL EVENTS SECURITY</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20090723&amp;ProvIds=pr20-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 20 Interpretation of this Part</title><description>Interpretation of this Part In this Part, unless the context otherwise requires — approved person , in relation to any power under section 22 , 24 , 27 , 28 or 29 , means any of t...</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20090723&amp;ProvIds=pr21-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 21 Declaration of special event</title><description>Declaration of special event Subject to subsections (2) and (3) , the Minister may declare an event to be a special event for the purposes of this Part. In deciding whether to mak...</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20090723&amp;ProvIds=pr22-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 22 Statutory conditions of entry</title><description>Statutory conditions of entry At any time after a declaration is made in respect of a special event and the special event area for that event, the Commissioner may, with the appro...</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20090723&amp;ProvIds=pr23-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 23 Tickets sellers to inform of statutory conditions of entry</title><description>Tickets sellers to inform of statutory conditions of entry If any person who sells tickets to an event has reasonable grounds for believing that the event may be declared a specia...</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20090723&amp;ProvIds=pr24-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 24 Inspection of personal property, etc., as condition of entry</title><description>Inspection of personal property, etc., as condition of entry This section shall apply only if the notification under section 22(2) relating to the special event to be held at a sp...</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20090723&amp;ProvIds=pr25-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 25 Search of person</title><description>Search of person This section shall apply only if the notification under section 22(2) relating to the special event to be held at a special event area states that it is a conditi...</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20090723&amp;ProvIds=pr26-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 26 Prohibited items</title><description>Prohibited items This section shall apply only if the notification under section 22(2) relating to the special event to be held at a special event area states that it is a conditi...</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20090723&amp;ProvIds=pr27-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 27 Security screening at special event area</title><description>Security screening at special event area This section shall apply if the security system for a special event area involves the use of screening devices, such as (but not limited t...</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20090723&amp;ProvIds=pr28-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 28 Power to require reasons for entry to special event area</title><description>Power to require reasons for entry to special event area A police officer or an approved person may ask an entrant to a special event area to state the person’s name and residence...</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20090723&amp;ProvIds=pr29-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 29 Refusal of entry and removal from special event area</title><description>Refusal of entry and removal from special event area This section shall apply if — the entrant fails to comply with a request of a police officer or an approved person made under ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20090723&amp;ProvIds=pr30-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 30 Directions to event organiser</title><description>Directions to event organiser The Commissioner may, if he reasonably believes that it is necessary for preserving public order and the safety of individuals involved in the specia...</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20090723&amp;ProvIds=pr31-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 31 Unauthorised entry to special event area, etc.</title><description>Unauthorised entry to special event area, etc. A person shall not enter or remain in a special event area unless the person — has the consent of the event organiser; and is otherw...</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20090723&amp;ProvIds=pr32-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 32 Interference with special event, etc.</title><description>Interference with special event, etc. If a person in a special event area — engages in violent behaviour; disrupts, interferes with, delays or obstructs the conduct of a special e...</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20090723&amp;ProvIds=pr33-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 33 Saving of operation of Part II</title><description>Saving of operation of Part II Notwithstanding anything in Part II , no public assembly and no public procession of any class or description (whether or not exempted from section ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20090723&amp;ProvIds=P1IV-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - Part IV POWERS TO PRESERVE AND MAINTAIN PUBLIC ORDER</title><description>Part IV POWERS TO PRESERVE AND MAINTAIN PUBLIC ORDER</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20090723&amp;ProvIds=pr34-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 34 Application of this Part</title><description>Application of this Part This Part shall apply in relation to the following places (referred to in this Act as regulated places): all public places; and such other places that are...</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20090723&amp;ProvIds=pr35-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 35 When power applies to behaviour</title><description>When power applies to behaviour Subject to this section, a police officer may exercise a power under section 36 in relation to any person at or near a regulated place if a police ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20090723&amp;ProvIds=pr36-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 36 Direction to move on</title><description>Direction to move on Subject to this section, a police officer of or above the rank of sergeant may give to a person or group of persons whose behaviour is of a kind mentioned in ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20090723&amp;ProvIds=pr37-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 37 Contravening direction to move on</title><description>Contravening direction to move on Any person who, without reasonable excuse, contravenes any direction under section 36 to him shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on...</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20090723&amp;ProvIds=pr38-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 38 Seizure of films of law enforcement activities</title><description>Seizure of films of law enforcement activities Any police officer of or above the rank of sergeant, or any CPIB officer, narcotics officer, intelligence officer or immigration off...</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20090723&amp;ProvIds=pr39-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 39 Obstruction of police officers under section 29 or 38</title><description>Obstruction of police officers under section 29 or 38 Any person who wilfully obstructs any police officer in the exercise of any power conferred by or under section 29(3) or 38(2...</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20090723&amp;ProvIds=P1V-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - Part V MISCELLANEOUS</title><description>Part V MISCELLANEOUS</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20090723&amp;ProvIds=pr40-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 40 Power of arrest</title><description>Power of arrest Any police officer may arrest without warrant any person offending in his view against any of the provisions of this Act, and take him before a Magistrate’s Court ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20090723&amp;ProvIds=pr41-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 41 Composition of offences</title><description>Composition of offences The Commissioner or any police officer authorised in writing by the Commissioner may, in his discretion, compound any offence under this Act which is presc...</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20090723&amp;ProvIds=pr42-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 42 Owner or occupier of premises where unlawful assembly, etc., takes place</title><description>Owner or occupier of premises where unlawful assembly, etc., takes place Where the owner or occupier of any premises upon which an assembly or a procession is about to take place ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20090723&amp;ProvIds=pr43-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 43 Onus of proof</title><description>Onus of proof In any proceedings under this Act, the onus of proving that the public or any class of the public did not have access to any public place shall lie on the person all...</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20090723&amp;ProvIds=pr44-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 44 Offences by bodies corporate, etc.</title><description>Offences by bodies corporate, etc. Where an offence under this Act committed by a body corporate is proved — to have been committed with the consent or connivance of an officer; o...</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20090723&amp;ProvIds=pr45-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 45 Service of documents, etc.</title><description>Service of documents, etc. Any document required or authorised to be given or served under this Act may be served — in the case of an individual — by delivering it to the individu...</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20090723&amp;ProvIds=pr46-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 46 Power to exempt</title><description>Power to exempt The Minister may, by order published in the Gazette , with or without conditions, exempt any person or class of persons, or any assembly or procession or class of ...</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20090723&amp;ProvIds=pr47-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 47 Regulations</title><description>Regulations The Minister may make regulations necessary or convenient to be prescribed for carrying out or giving effect to the provisions of this Act. Without prejudice to the ge...</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20090723&amp;ProvIds=pr48-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 48 Application of other laws</title><description>Application of other laws This Act shall have effect notwithstanding any other law relating to the movement of traffic or pedestrians on roads or the use or obstruction of a publi...</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20090723&amp;ProvIds=pr49-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 49 Consequential and related amendments to other written laws</title><description>Consequential and related amendments to other written laws Section 5 of the Miscellaneous Offences (Public Order and Nuisance) Act (Cap. 184) is repealed. Section 18(1) of the Pol...</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20090723&amp;ProvIds=pr50-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - 50 Saving and transitional provisions</title><description>Saving and transitional provisions Any — permit granted before the commencement of section 49(1) under any rules made under section 5 of the Miscellaneous Offences (Public Order a...</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item><item><link>https://sso.agc.gov.sg//Acts-Supp/15-2009/Published?DocDate=20090723&amp;ProvIds=xv-</link><title>Public Order Act 2009 - Legislative History</title><description>This Legislative History is provided for the convenience of users of the Public Order Act 2009. It is not part of the Act. Act 15 of 2009 Public Order Act 2009 Date of First Readi...</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800</pubDate></item></channel></rss>