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1 total messages Started by Mike Paley Thu, 02 Apr 1998 00:00
Re: Police controversy
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Author: Mike Paley
Date: Thu, 02 Apr 1998 00:00
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On 1998-03-28 simon@star-one.org.uk said:
 Simon>~ >Personally, I would hope that the police were above such
 Simon>~ >a violent reaction to harsh language. Indeed, that is one
 Simon>~ >of the bases for the law in this country - `that a police
 Simon>~ >officer is immune to insult'.
 Simon>~ >
 Simon>Down on uk.local.birmingham street, the vibe from Mick Gower is:
 Simon>~ Which law is that then?
 Simon>Quite an obscure one, the details of which I forget.
 Simon>~ I don't recall that as being a defence in the Public Order Act 1986
 Simon> Was when I was in court being one of the first people being
 Simon>prosecuted under it.

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