6. General powers of the Commissioner of Police on controlling the conduct of public gatherings
The Commissioner of Police may give orders to control and direct the conduct of all public gatherings at any public place, and specify the route and time of passage of any public procession, if he considers it necessary in the interests of national security or public safety, public order or the protection of the rights and freedoms of others.
If the Commissioner of Police reasonably considers it to be necessary to the prevent an imminent threats to the interests of national security or public safety, public order or the protection of the rights and freedoms of others may also give orders to control and direct the extent to which music may be played, or which music or human speech or any other sound may be amplified, broadcast and relayed in or directed towards a public place.
For public meetings of less than 50 people and public processions of less than 30 people, of which prior notification needs not be served to the Commissioner of Police, the Commissioner may still exercise his general power to control meetings, processions and gatherings.
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