Public Order Act 2009 · 2020 Revised Edition · Part 2 · Assemblies and Processions
9. Form and validity of permit
Feedback & supportA permit granted under section 7 must —
permit
“permit” means a permit granted under section 7 in respect of a public assembly or public procession;
be in the form the Commissioner may determine;
Commissioner
“Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Police appointed under the Police Force Act 2004;
contain the conditions subject to which it is granted; and
unless earlier cancelled by or under this Act, be valid —
in respect of the holding of the particular public assembly or public procession specified in the permit; or
public assembly
“public assembly” means an assembly held or to be held in a public place or to which members of the public in general are invited, induced or permitted to attend;
for the period (not exceeding one year) specified in the permit.