Peaceful Assembly Act 2012 · Updated to 1 Dec 2019 · Part V · Enforcement
20. Power of arrest
Feedback & supportA police officer may, without warrant, arrest any organizer or participant—
organizer
“organizer” means a person who is responsible for the organization of an assembly, including the arranging, convening, collecting or forming of the assembly, or who is responsible for the conduct of an assembly;
who, during an assembly, refuses or fails to comply with any restrictions and conditions under section 15;
who, during an assembly, has in his possession any arms; or
who recruits or brings a child to an assembly other than an assembly specified in the Second Schedule.
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The police officer shall, before exercising the power of arrest under this section, take necessary measures to ensure voluntary compliance by the organizer or participant.
participant
“participant” means a person intentionally or voluntarily present for the purpose of an assembly;