in 2002, exhibitions and performances were also permitted to be held at speakers' corner. the conditions that organizers and participants had to adhere to were broadly similar to those applying to speeches. in addition, the organizer or an authorized agent had to be present at all times during the exhibition or performance, the event could not contain violent, lewd or obscene messages, no banners or placards could be carried by participants, and the event could not be an assembly or procession for which a permit was required under the miscellaneous offences (public order and nuisance) (assemblies and processions) rules.