Public Order Act 1986

8 Interpretation.

In this Part—

• " dwelling " means any structure or part of a structure occupied as a person's home or as other living accommodation (whether the occupation is separate or shared with others) but does not include any part not so occupied, and for this purpose " structure " includes a tent, caravan, vehicle, vessel or other temporary or movable structure;

• " violence " means any violent conduct, so that—

  (a)

  except in the context of affray, it includes violent conduct towards property as well as violent conduct towards persons, and

  (b)

  it is not restricted to conduct causing or intended to cause injury or damage but includes any other violent conduct (for example, throwing at or towards a person a missile of a kind capable of causing injury which does not hit or falls short).