Without a division, the House of Commons to-day passed the third reading of the Public Order Bill under which the wearing of uniforms signifying association with political organizations is forbidden except on ceremonial occasions when uniforms are not likely to involve risk of dise order, The measure also prohibits the existence of organizations trained and equipped to enable them to be employed in usurping the functions the police or armed forces, or for physical force in promoting political objects; Empowers the authorities to prohibit public processions oF to dictate! the route such processions should follow if they apprehend danger of public disorder; and Forbids the carrying of offensive weapons at public meetings and processions and the use of abusive or provocative language in public places.
The Bill applies, with modifications, Scotland, but not Northern Ireland.
The onus of initiating proceedings against disturbers at meetings wil rest with the organizers, not with the police.
Penalties ranging up to two years' imprisonment and i sine of £500 are prescribed for violations of the measure—Reuter.
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