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Another cop
This woman was with the cops, we presume she is a plain-clothes police officer
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Great occupation, some corrections on article...
12.05.2011 01:09
Most importantly;
"trespassing is only a civil offence which cannot result in arrest"
While trespass is most commonly treated as a civil offence it can also be treated as a crime under the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 (See SAB Groups/ Climate Actions). Either way you CAN be arrested, a court order is need for the former, but it has not always panned out like that.
Not really important but secondly,
"This woman was with the cops, we presume she is a plain-clothes police officer"
Presumptions aren't all that helpful. If you have information to make an assumption please share with us. She could just be the manager of the branch as far as a reader would know.
Solidarity with the occupiers and thanks for posting, I'm not trying to be a prick ;)
Cheers,
F
Further legal clarification
12.05.2011 08:52
The features of aggravated trespass are clear - the act of trespassing is not unlawful and a trespassers must do some other thing intended to deter/obstruct/disrupt the lawful activity of those present to make it a criminal offence.
S68 CJPOA - aggravated trespass
The other forms of trespass laws as laid out in CJPOA - Trespassory assemblies (S61) senior officer applying to the council to prevent assemblies, and - collective trespass (S70) people who want to reside on land for a period of time, do not apply here.
Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994:
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