Public Order Act (Northern Ireland) 1951

Public Order Act (Northern Ireland) 1951
Act of Parliament
Parliament of Northern Ireland
Long titleAn Act to make certain provision with respect to the maintenance of public order and the prevention of disturbance of public meetings, and for purposes connected with the matters aforesaid.
Citation1951 c. 19 (N.I.)
Other legislation
Amended by
  • Public Order (Amendment) Act (Northern Ireland) 1970
Repealed by
  • Public Order (Northern Ireland) Order 1981
Relates to
Status: Repealed

The Public Order Act (Northern Ireland) 1951 (c. 19 (N.I.)) was an act of the Parliament of Northern Ireland. The act concerned meetings and 'non traditional' parades, although a 1970 amendment considerably broadened the act's scope to include paramilitary groups and weaponry.

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