Section 12

If, in relation to any public place, the Minister is of the opinion that, having regard to the extent of powers exercisable under section 13, it is necessary in the public interest to do so, the Minister may, by order in the Gazette, prohibit the holding of all public assemblies or public processions or both in the public place (called in this Act a prohibited area).

An order made under subsection (1) may exclude any assembly or procession, or any assembly or procession of any class or description, specified in the order from the prohibition in the order.

An order made under subsection (1) has the effect of cancelling any previous permit granted under section 7 in relation to any public assembly or public procession, the holding of which is prohibited by the order.

All orders made under this section must be presented to Parliament as soon as possible after publication in the Gazette.