In response to public pressure, the newly elected town councillors of the city of Seaboyer enacted a bylaw to curb prostitution related activities on city streets. The new bylaw states the following:
People may not assemble in groups of two or more on city streets and sidewalks between the hours of 10 p.m. and 4 a.m.
Is the new bylaw legal? Is there a legal basis to challenge the new bylaw? Is a challenge to the bylaw likely to be successful? Why or why not?
Alright, so I understand that this would go against the charter of rights and freedoms. As this bylaw stands, it would prevent anyone from gathering in groups during the hours noted. It is likely that crime would rise against unsuspecting targets(such as unescorted women walking), my question is: If someone was intentionally hurt by somebody because they were walking alone due to the bylaw, would that person be able to sue the town because she was not legally allowed to walk with an escort providing security?