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Article 9

Article 9: Dispersal Orders for Illegal Gatherings

Section 1: Announcement of an Illegal Gathering

When an assembly is deemed unlawful or becomes an illegal gathering, the officer in charge shall immediately inform the individuals involved with the following statement:

"This gathering is considered unlawful under the Public Disorder Act 2025. You are hereby ordered to disperse and leave this area immediately. Failure to comply with this order may result in arrest, the use of force, and penalties under the Public Disorder Act 2025. You must leave now."

Section 2: Orders for Dispersal

In the event that a gathering does not disperse upon command, the officer shall repeat and escalate the dispersal order with the following:

"This is a lawful order to disperse under the Public Disorder Act 2025. If you do not leave immediately, you will be arrested, and further action may be taken to ensure public safety. You must move away from this area now."

Section 3: Use of Force (if necessary)

If individuals continue to refuse the dispersal order, the officer may inform them of the consequences of non-compliance:

"If you do not leave immediately, we will be forced to take further actions, including the use of force, to ensure public safety under the Public Disorder Act 2025. You are required to disperse now to avoid arrest."

Section 4: Final Warning

Should the illegal gathering persist, officers shall give a final warning before enforcing further measures:

"This is your final warning under the Public Disorder Act 2025. If you do not disperse within [specified time], you will be arrested and may face additional charges under the Public Disorder Act 2025."