The Police Commissioner or a Deputy Commissioner can declare a restriction on public assemblies in a specific area; this happens if a terrorist act is declared and the assembly would likely cause a reasonable person to fear for their safety.

Police officers can give directions during demonstrations in these restricted areas.

The Commissioner can let an Assistant Commissioner or higher-ranking officer refuse a licence or permit; this applies if the person is a risk to public safety based on criminal intelligence.

The Commissioner is banned from issuing a licence unless specific conditions are met.

Applicants must provide identity verification information; the application is treated as withdrawn if they fail to do so within the required timeframe.