The Ambiguity of Demonstrations
Debating demonstrations
In defence of demonstrations
Objections to demonstrations
Evaluating the arguments
Arguments about rights
Arguments about lawlessness and violence
Arguments about democracy
Arguments about demonstrators
Arguments from prudence
Conclusions
The Legality of Demonstrations
International law
Constitutional issues
Common law presumptions
Riots and unlawful assemblies
Obstruction
Permits
Traditional permit systems
Modern permission systems
‘No permit’ systems
Public Order Offences
Charges
Laws
Resisting police
Offensive language and behaviour
Other offences
Torts
Interference with contractual relations
Intimidation
Nuisance
Injury to the plaintiff’s trade or business
Trespass
Powers to Control Demonstrations
Police powers
Preventing breaches of the peace
Preventive measures: dispersal
Arrest
Police violence and harassment
Negotiation
Court orders
Binding over
Preventive measures: injunctions — General principles/ Policy issues/ Union disputes/ Targets of injunctive orders
Preventive measures: bail conditions
Sentences
Conclusions
Anachronisms
Uncertainty
Limited protections
The hostile audience problem
Limits to law
Table of Cases/ Table of Statutes/ Index