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As such, the consequences of rioting go beyond criminal penalties and can have far-reaching socio-economic effects on a community. In conclusion, Section 64 of the Criminal Code of Canada is an essential piece of legislation in maintaining public safety, protecting individual rights, and preventing the escalation of peaceful assemblies into ...
- Criminal Code of Canada - section 319 (7) - Definition of communicating
STRATEGY. Section 319(7) of the Criminal Code of Canada is a...
- Criminal Code of Canada - section 65(1) - Punishment of rioter
Section 65 (1) of the Criminal Code of Canada criminalizes...
- Criminal Code of Canada - section 319 (7) - Definition of communicating
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Section 65 (1) of the Criminal Code of Canada criminalizes participation in a riot and provides for a maximum penalty of two years' imprisonment. When dealing with this section of the Criminal Code, law enforcement agencies and prosecutors must be strategic in their approach to ensure that the law is applied fairly and effectively.
Offences relating to unlawful assembly and rioting are found in Part II of the Criminal Code relating to "Offences Against Public Order". Offences under s. 65 [rioting], 68 [interference or failure to comply with proclamation], and 69 [neglect by peace officer in riot] are straight indictable. There is a Defence election of Court under s. 536 (2).
Feb 7, 2006 · Riot. Section 64 of the Criminal Code defines "riot" as an "unlawful assembly" that has begun to disturb the peace "tumultuously." The term "tumultuously" has been interpreted to entail some element of force or violence manifested by menaces or threats.
STRATEGY. Section 32 (1) of the Criminal Code of Canada provides an exemption for peace officers to use force as necessary to suppress a riot, provided that the force used is not excessive. Similarly, peace officers may be justified in ordering the use of force in response to a riot, as long as they act in good faith and on reasonable grounds.
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32 (1) Every peace officer is justified in using or in ordering the use of as much force as the peace officer believes, in good faith and on reasonable grounds, (a) is necessary to suppress a riot; and. (b) is not excessive, having regard to the danger to be apprehended from the continuance of the riot. Marginal note:
