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  • "...people who swear in public are prosecuted under section 5 Public order act 1985 which states that a person is guilty of the offence if he engages in disorderly behaviour or displaying any sign or written material or conduct likely to cause harassment, alarm,* offense* or distress in a public place."

    Bet you a quid they don't do anything though!

    Having said that, didn't somebody on the forum recently get hassled by a copper for wearing a t-shirt with a swear word on?

    I'm no lawyer, but I didn't think it was a Section 5 issue to cause offence but rather being likely to insult at the very least. Slightly different test IMO but am happy to be corrected.

    If the feds were to do anything, I would imagine they would try and get away with some sort of fixed penalty/rough justice type of thing. Ultimately, I agree that they would do bugger all.

    I actually quite like the Supreme/Cunt stickers - where do I get a few?

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