POLICE ACT (as amended) (2) For the purpose of subparagraph (1), a member shall be deemed to be in uniform and improperly dressed if he wears any article of uniform mentioned in dress orders at the same time that he wears, in such manner as to be visible, any article of civilian clothing. 48. (1) Actively participating in politics. (2) Without derogation from the generality of subparagraph (1), a Regular Force member shall be deemed to be actively participating in politics if he— (a) joins or associates himself with an organization or movement of a political character; or (b) canvasses any person in support of, or otherwise actively assists, an organization or movement of a political character; or (c) displays or wears rosettes, favours, clothing, symbols, posters, placards or like articles having a political significance; or (d) attends a political meeting or assembly when wearing the uniform of the Police Force or any part of such uniform likely to identify him as a Regular Force member: Provided that the provisions of this subparagraph shall not apply to a Regular Force member who attends such meeting or assembly in uniform in the course of his duties; or (e) asks questions from the floor at a political meeting; or (f) publishes views of a political character or causes them to be published in speeches, broadcasts, letters to the press, articles, leaflets, posters, placards, books or otherwise; or (g) does any other act whereby the public or any member thereof might reasonably be induced to identify him with an organization or movement of any political character. (3) Nothing in this paragraph contained shall be construed as precluding a Regular Force member from— (a) asking questions from the floor at a political meeting held with the permission of the Minister at which the audiSeptember 2003 23 ence consists only of persons in the employment of the State; or (b) explaining Government policy in the course of his duties as a Regular Force member; or (c) performing the duties of a returning officer, polling officer or like officer at a Parliamentary or local election or at a referendum; or (d) voting at a Parliamentary or local election or at a referendum. [Chapter 11:10]