Riot Control Law
/ˈraɪət kənˌtroʊl lɔː/
Definitions
- (n.) Legislation governing the use of force and measures by authorities to control or disperse riots and violent crowd disturbances.
The Riot Control Law permits law enforcement to deploy tear gas and water cannons during public unrest.
Forms
- riot control law
- riot control laws
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Commentary
The term specifically encompasses legal provisions enabling state actors to manage riots; drafting should clarify permissible methods and safeguards against abuse.
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