Commentary on Sections Part 1: Provisions for Combatting Crime and Disorder. Chapter 1: On the spot penalties for disorderly behaviour (Sections 1 to 11) Section 1: Offences leading to penalties on the spot
11.This lists in tabular form the disorder offences for which penalty notices may be issued. Subsections (2) and (3) and (4) provide powers for the Secretary of State to amend by order, subject to affirmative resolution, the list of offences for which a penalty notice may be given and to make any necessary consequential changes.