For example A charge of rioting is a serious offence. Show source/s Plain English Campaign Give feedback This page was not useful This page was useful Thank you for your feedback. If you have another few minutes please take the time to tell us about our new Dictionary service. Thank you for your answer, if you can tell us more that would really help Update
Breach of the peace (or breaking the peace) When harm is done to someone, or harm is threatened. A public disturbance, or actions that are disorderly.