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Street law and graffiti

Laws about behaviour in public are mostly concerned with keeping order or keeping the peace. Penalties for public order offences range from fines to jail sentences, depending on the seriousness of the offence.

Street law

It is an offence to refuse a police order to move on or stay away from a public place.

Graffiti

It is an offence to mark graffiti on property that can be seen by the public unless the owner has given you permission. There are very serious penalties for making or intending to make graffiti.

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