Not yet a member? No problem!
Sign-up just takes a second.
Forgot your password?
Recover it now.
Already signed up?
Log in now.
Forgot your password?
Recover it now.
Not yet a member? No problem!
Sign-up just takes a second.
Remember your password?
Log in now.
3 Comments
Kreegathsays...What is section 5?
Arsenault185says...^Ask a Brit
10835says...A 16 year old was arrested for displaying a sign calling Scientology a "dangerous cult", which is ironic as in the UK it is not considered a religion but a cult. Fortunately the prosecution dropped the case.
As for what Section 5 is I think it's from the Public Order Act 1986;
5 Harassment, alarm or distress
(1) A person is guilty of an offence if he—
(b) displays any writing, sign or other visible representation which is threatening, abusive or insulting,
More bullshit reducing freedom of speech.
Discuss...
Enable JavaScript to submit a comment.