Police Administration Act 1978
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135A Definitions declared area, for a public disorder declaration, means the area in relation to which the declaration applies, as specified in the declaration. public disorder means: (a) a riot or other civil disturbance that gives rise to a serious risk to public safety; or (b) a series of riots or civil disturbances, whether at a single location or at different locations, that gives rise to a serious risk to public safety. public disorder declaration, see section 135B(1). public place means a place the public is entitled to use or that is open to or used by the public, whether on payment of money or otherwise.