Public Order Act (Northern Ireland) 1951

Public Order Act (Northern Ireland) 1951

Parliament of Northern Ireland
Long title	An 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.
Citation	1951 c. 19 (N.I.)
Dates
Commencement	Immediate
Other legislation
Amended by	1970
Relates to	Public Meeting Act 1908 Civil Authorities (Special Powers) Act (Northern Ireland) 1922 Flags and Emblems (Display) Act (Northern Ireland) 1954 Public Order (Northern Ireland) Order 1987
Status: Repealed

The Public Order Act (Northern Ireland) 1951 (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.