Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act 1994

Interpretation (Part II).

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3.In this Part, except where the context otherwise requires—

dwelling” includes a building, vehicle or vessel ordinarily used for habitation;

private place” means a place that is not a public place;

public place” includes—

(a) any highway,

(b) any outdoor area to which at the material time members of the public have or are permitted to have access, whether as of right or as a trespasser or otherwise, and which is used for public recreational purposes,

(c) any cemetery or churchyard,

(d) any premises or other place to which at the material time members of the public have or are permitted to have access, whether as of right or by express or implied permission, or whether on payment or otherwise, and

(e) any train, vessel or vehicle used for the carriage of persons for reward.

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Definition of "public place" construed (3.07.2021) by Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2021 (14/2021), s. 6, commenced as per s. 9(3).

Application of Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act 1994

6. For the avoidance of doubt, an outdoor seating area on private land is a public place for the purposes of the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act 1994.