PUBLIC ORDER AND SECURITY ACT [CHAPTER 11:17] intending to cause such disturbance or invasion or realising that there is a risk or possibility that such disturbance or invasion may occur; or (b) performs any action, utters any words or distributes or displays any writing, sign or other visible representation that is obscene, threatening, abusive or insulting, intending thereby to provoke a breach of the peace or realising that there is a risk or possibility that a breach of the peace may be provoked; or (c) utters any words or distributes or displays any writing, sign or other visible representation— (i) with the intention to engender, promote or expose to hatred, contempt or ridicule any group, section or class of persons in Zimbabwe solely on account of the race, tribe, nationality, place of origin, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion or gender of such group, section or class of persons; or (ii) realising that there is a risk or possibility that such behaviour might have an effect referred to in subparagraph (i); shall be guilty of an offence and be liable to a fine not exceeding level ten13 or to imprisonment for a period not exceeding ten years or to both such fine and such imprisonment. (2) An offence under subsection (1) is committed whether the action constituting it is spontaneous or concerted, and whether the place or meeting where it occurred is public or private. 20 Assaulting or resisting peace officer Any person who assaults or by violent means resists a peace officer acting in the course of his duty and who— (a) intends the assault or resistance to provoke or encourage public violence or public disorder or a breach of the peace; or (b) realises that there is a risk or possibility that the assault or resistance will have the effect referred to in paragraph (a); shall be guilty of an offence and liable to a fine not exceeding level twelve14 dollars or to imprisonment for a period not exceeding ten years or to both such fine and such imprisonment. 21 Undermining of police authority Any person who⎯ (a) in a public place and in the presence of⎯ (i) a police officer who is present on duty; or 13 Before 3rd February, 2006, this was $50 000 dollars. 14 Before 3rd February, 2006, this was $200 000 dollars. - 15 -