# Unlawful Drilling Act 1819, Section 2: Persons so assembled may be detained and required to give bail, and prosecuted.

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

It shall be lawful for any justice of the peace or for any constable or peace officer , or for any other person acting in their aid or assistance, to disperse any such unlawful meeting or assembly as aforesaid, and to arrest and detain any person present at or aiding, assisting, or abetting any such assembly or meeting as aforesaid; . . .

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Geo3and1Geo4/60/1/section/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/unlawful-drilling-act-1819/section-2
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