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The interval between 9 o'clock in the evening and 6 o'clock in the morning is referred to as ______.
The interval between 9 o'clock in the evening and 6 o'clock in the morning is referred to as ______.
night-time
The Police Force of the Northern Territory is referred to as the ______.
The Police Force of the Northern Territory is referred to as the ______.
Police Force
A ______ or place of public resort includes areas accessible to the public with or without payment.
A ______ or place of public resort includes areas accessible to the public with or without payment.
public place
______ means any noise causing unreasonable distress or annoyance to others.
______ means any noise causing unreasonable distress or annoyance to others.
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Riotous or offensive behaviour in any public place is considered an ______.
Riotous or offensive behaviour in any public place is considered an ______.
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Loitering in a public place without a satisfactory account may lead to an ______ by the Police Force.
Loitering in a public place without a satisfactory account may lead to an ______ by the Police Force.
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Disturbing the public peace is classified under ______ conduct.
Disturbing the public peace is classified under ______ conduct.
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A person found guilty of unreasonably disrupting another's privacy may face a fine of ______.
A person found guilty of unreasonably disrupting another's privacy may face a fine of ______.
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A member of the Police Force can address a person loitering if they believe an ______ has been or is likely to be committed.
A member of the Police Force can address a person loitering if they believe an ______ has been or is likely to be committed.
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A police officer may issue a written ______ to a person who is loitering in a public place.
A police officer may issue a written ______ to a person who is loitering in a public place.
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If a person receives a notice from an officer and ______ it, they may be guilty of an offence.
If a person receives a notice from an officer and ______ it, they may be guilty of an offence.
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The maximum penalty for contravening a notice is ______ penalty units or imprisonment for 6 months.
The maximum penalty for contravening a notice is ______ penalty units or imprisonment for 6 months.
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An officer can require a person loitering to cease and remove any ______ under their control.
An officer can require a person loitering to cease and remove any ______ under their control.
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A police officer may suspect that a person is part of a group, and that one or more in the group has committed an ______.
A police officer may suspect that a person is part of a group, and that one or more in the group has committed an ______.
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The officer must explain the matters in the notice in a language the person can readily ______.
The officer must explain the matters in the notice in a language the person can readily ______.
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A defendant can prove they have a reasonable ______ to defend against an offence of contravening a notice.
A defendant can prove they have a reasonable ______ to defend against an offence of contravening a notice.
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A member of the Police Force may respond to a complaint about undue noise after ______.
A member of the Police Force may respond to a complaint about undue noise after ______.
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If the occupier of the premises cannot be ascertained, the Police may direct the person responsible for the ______ to stop the noise.
If the occupier of the premises cannot be ascertained, the Police may direct the person responsible for the ______ to stop the noise.
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Undue noise directed to cease must be abated within ______ hours of receiving the order.
Undue noise directed to cease must be abated within ______ hours of receiving the order.
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Failure to comply with a direction to stop undue noise can result in a penalty of ______.
Failure to comply with a direction to stop undue noise can result in a penalty of ______.
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If undue noise is still present after 10 minutes of the initial direction, the person directed is guilty of an ______.
If undue noise is still present after 10 minutes of the initial direction, the person directed is guilty of an ______.
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The Police may also direct individuals causing noise on ______ land to stop or abate the noise.
The Police may also direct individuals causing noise on ______ land to stop or abate the noise.
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A direction given by the Police on noise issues remains in force for no more than ______ hours.
A direction given by the Police on noise issues remains in force for no more than ______ hours.
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A person who does not abate the noise in contravention of the Police direction is also guilty of an ______.
A person who does not abate the noise in contravention of the Police direction is also guilty of an ______.
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A ______ by a member of the Police Force stating that a complaint has been made is prima facie evidence.
A ______ by a member of the Police Force stating that a complaint has been made is prima facie evidence.
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The justice of the peace may issue a ______ for the appearance before the Local Court.
The justice of the peace may issue a ______ for the appearance before the Local Court.
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If the Court is satisfied that undue noise exists, it may make an order directing the person to stop or ______ the noise.
If the Court is satisfied that undue noise exists, it may make an order directing the person to stop or ______ the noise.
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A person shall not contravene or fail to comply with an order made under subsection ______.
A person shall not contravene or fail to comply with an order made under subsection ______.
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The penalty for failing to comply with an order under section 53D is ______.
The penalty for failing to comply with an order under section 53D is ______.
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A ______ may provide the name and address of a person to whom a direction was given for complaint purposes.
A ______ may provide the name and address of a person to whom a direction was given for complaint purposes.
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Under section 53D, a Court may order the defendant to pay ______ to the complainant.
Under section 53D, a Court may order the defendant to pay ______ to the complainant.
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The Court shall not award costs against the complainant unless the complaint is deemed ______ or unreasonable.
The Court shall not award costs against the complainant unless the complaint is deemed ______ or unreasonable.
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A member of the Police Force may enter the premises or the part of the premises from which the ______ is coming.
A member of the Police Force may enter the premises or the part of the premises from which the ______ is coming.
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A person asked a question under subsection (2) shall not refuse or fail to answer the question to the best of his ______ or belief.
A person asked a question under subsection (2) shall not refuse or fail to answer the question to the best of his ______ or belief.
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The owner of a dog that attacks a person or animal is guilty of an ______.
The owner of a dog that attacks a person or animal is guilty of an ______.
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A dog owner can face a penalty of ______ for allowing their dog to menaces a person or animal.
A dog owner can face a penalty of ______ for allowing their dog to menaces a person or animal.
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A reference to the owner of a dog includes the occupier of premises where the dog is usually ______.
A reference to the owner of a dog includes the occupier of premises where the dog is usually ______.
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It is a defence to a prosecution if a person had, without the owner's permission, ______ the dog to attack or menace.
It is a defence to a prosecution if a person had, without the owner's permission, ______ the dog to attack or menace.
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A person shall not entice or induce a dog to act in a manner that would render the owner of the dog liable to ______.
A person shall not entice or induce a dog to act in a manner that would render the owner of the dog liable to ______.
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The penalty imposed for enticing a dog to attack is also ______.
The penalty imposed for enticing a dog to attack is also ______.
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Study Notes
Summary Offences Exam
- Night-time: The interval between 9 pm and 6 am.
- Police Force: The Police Force of the Northern Territory.
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Public Place/Place of Public Resort:
- Any place with free access (explicit or implied) granted by the owner/occupier.
- Any place where entry is permitted by payment.
- Public roads, streets, footpaths, courts, alleys, and thoroughfares, even if located on private property.
Undue Noise
- Definition: Any noise that causes unreasonable distress, annoyance, or irritation due to its volume, nature, or time of occurrence.
Offensive Conduct
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Offence: Any action causing disruption.
- Riotous, aggressive, improper, indecent behavior, fighting, obscene language, visible/audible within public spaces.
- Disturbing the peace.
- Disruptive actions in police stations, or within or around dwellings, dressing rooms, training areas, or clubhouses.
- Causing undue annoyance to another person.
- Unreasonably interfering with another person's privacy.
- Penalty: $2,000 fine or 6 months imprisonment, or both.
Loitering - General Offence
- Loitering in a public place without proper reason, or a satisfactory account of oneself.
- Penalty: $2,000 fine or 6 months imprisonment, or both.
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Police Force Intervention:
- Police can demand a person cease loitering if:
- A crime has or is likely to happen.
- Pedestrian or vehicular traffic is obstructed (or about to be).
- Person's safety or the safety of others is endangered.
- The person is impeding the general use of the space.
- The Police can require someone to cease loitering and leave that space.
- Penalty: $2,000 fine or 6 months imprisonment, or both.
- Police can demand a person cease loitering if:
Loitering - Offence Following Notice
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Police can issue a written notice if an individual is loitering in a public place:
- Requiring the individual to stay away from a certain place/area for a certain amount of time (not exceeding 72 hours).
- Clearly defining the area and the time period, based on reasonableness.
- Detailing the potential consequences of violating the order.
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Conditions for issuing notice:
- Reasonable suspicion the person committed or will commit a crime at/within the area
- The individual is part of a group where at least one person in the group is committing, or is likely to commit, an offence.
- Penalty: $2,000 fine or 6 months imprisonment, or both.
Undue Noise at Social Gathering After Midnight
- Police can intervene if complaints of excessive noise occur after midnight.
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Directed parties:
- Occupier of the premises.
- Person responsible for the noise, or in charge of the property.
- Action required: Direct parties to stop or reduce the undue noise.
- Further offence: Continuing the noise after being directed to stop it.
- Penalty: $2,000 fine.
Undue Noise
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Police action for noise complaints directed at:
- The person making the noise.
- The person in charge of the premises.
- Noise abatement periods: Up to 48 hours (max).
- Penalty: $2,000 fine.
Noise Abatement Orders
- Justice of the Peace: Issues summons for the person responsible for the noise to appear in local court to address the problem.
- Court order: Can lead to stop/abate noise production/restrict to specific times/additional conditions (as deemed necessary).
- Penalty: $2,000 fine.
Dangerous Dogs
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"Owner" includes:
- Person in control of the dog.
- Occupier of the premises where the dog is kept.
- Guardian of children under 17.
- Offence: Owning a dog that attacks or menaces a person or an animal
- Defence: Entrapment, attack/menace originating on the owner's property, illegality of the owner's purpose/action/location on the property at the time of the attack.
- Penalty: $5,000 fine.
- Court option: Order for destruction of the dog, or order for payment of impounding costs, in addition to the penalty, if deemed necessary/appropriate.
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Test your knowledge on summary offences including definitions and examples related to night-time activities, undue noise, and offensive conduct. This quiz will cover various aspects of public behavior and regulations that govern them. Prepare to understand the implications of your actions in public spaces.
