77Opposing riot proclamation: Disobeying riot proclamation: Limitation of time for prosecution

77 Opposing riot proclamation: Disobeying riot proclamation: Limitation of time for prosecution

(1)  Any person who wilfully, and by force, obstructs or hurts any person who goes to make, or begins to make, any such proclamation, is guilty of a crime.

Charge:  Opposing the making of a riot proclamation.

(2)  All persons who –

(a) being riotously assembled, continue together to the number of 12 or more, and do not disperse themselves within the space of one hour after the making of the proclamation; or

(b) being so assembled, in any case where the making of such proclamation has been prevented, and who, knowing of such prevention, continue together to the number of 12 or more, and do not disperse themselves within the space of one hour after the time of such prevention –

are guilty of a crime.

Charge:  

(a) Disobeying a riot proclamation.

(b) Knowing that the making of a riot proclamation has been prevented, failing to disperse.

(3)  No person shall be prosecuted under the provisions of this section unless such prosecution is commenced within 12 months after the crime is committed.