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This is a normal post He's apparently been arrested for outraging public decency.
I find this strange, as being naked in public is not illegal. I can see how they might book him for a public order offence - but outraging public decency would be a really odd charge.

Can anyone shed any light on this? Maybe someone who knows the first thing about the law?
 (I helped save b3ta! Enzyme is powered by sunlight, Tue 10 Jul 2012, 19:44, Reply)
This is a normal post Usually streakers are put up for
indecent exposure - if they're blokes.

IIRC, women aren't considered to have the requisite body parts to commit indecent exposure - they're usually done for breach of the peace.

(In English law, that is - and my information is a bit old now.)
 (I helped save b3ta! Invisible Wizard - 12th Level Errorer, Tue 10 Jul 2012, 19:48, Reply)
This is a normal post Sexist
I'm sure if Herbs was streaking there would be charges for assault and GBH
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This is a normal post To be sure.
From the Sexual Offences Act (2003):
66.1
A person commits an offence if -
(a) he intentionally exposes his genitals, and
(b) he intends that someone will see them and be caused alarm or distress.

There's no distinction drawn between men and women. However, I don't think there's any way that this guy could be shown to intend alarm or distress.

*rummages through law*

Ah: outraging public decency is a common-law offence, and the act in question must be of such a lewd character as to outrage public decency. Which is wonderfully circular, and I'd be amazed if it stuck in this case. Ho hum.
 (I helped save b3ta! Enzyme is powered by sunlight, Tue 10 Jul 2012, 20:01, Reply)
This is a normal post I am a freeman of the land and so it does not apply to me.
Since I do not exist. So there!
 (I helped save b3ta! JamTallons, Tue 10 Jul 2012, 20:04, Reply)
This is a normal post Ha!
Given that I work in a law school, I really should ask my colleagues whether anyone has tried to talk about this stuff in the first year Public Law course... or whether it's hit the socio-legal literature yet.
 (I helped save b3ta! Enzyme is powered by sunlight, Tue 10 Jul 2012, 20:08, Reply)
This is a normal post If you could find a one line come-back that would just destroy one of those guys with logic I would be so happy!

(I helped save b3ta! JamTallons, Tue 10 Jul 2012, 21:21, Reply)
This is a normal post If I close my eyes
it's not against the law
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This is a normal post Well, women's genitals -
- according to strict definition - are not externally visible.

At least that's the case law under the prior act. Since the 2003 act, there may be some clarifying and more inclusive definition.
 (I helped save b3ta! Invisible Wizard - 12th Level Errorer, Tue 10 Jul 2012, 20:18, Reply)
This is a normal post The 2003 Act did try to abolish sex differentiation.
Sec 79(9) specifies that "vagina" is to be interpreted as including the vulva - though I take your point that the physiological differences might at the very least mean that the law is differently applied in practice.
 (I helped save b3ta! Enzyme is powered by sunlight, Tue 10 Jul 2012, 20:26, Reply)
This is a normal post
Sec 79(9) specifies that "vagina" is to be interpreted as including the vulva - though I take your point that the physiological differences might at the very least mean that the law is differently applied in practice. flaps
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This is a normal post Somebody should give you a job as a legal draughtsman.
You're a natural.
 (I helped save b3ta! Enzyme is powered by sunlight, Tue 10 Jul 2012, 20:30, Reply)
This is a normal post I like how the Volvo looks, personally.

(I helped save b3ta! BrokenCoccyx doesn't mind if you grope on, Tue 10 Jul 2012, 20:52, Reply)
This is a normal post What can I say
I have a way with words
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This is a normal post Can't we just "not give a shit"?
It's a bit like swearing. Only offensive if you decide it is.
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This is a normal post I think it will be a difficult one to pin on him

(I helped save b3ta! cumquat may will not be commenting further on the allegations, Tue 10 Jul 2012, 19:54, Reply)
This is a normal post Unlimited fine/prison
and no one needs to have actually seen it to be offended by it.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Outraging_public_decency
 (I helped save b3ta! HappyToast Groat froth, Tue 10 Jul 2012, 19:54, Reply)
This is a normal post You beat me to it.
I'd be amazed (and disappointed) if he gets anything more than a slap on the wrists from the local magistrate, though. Having said that, and though most judges are reasonable, there's no accounting for the possibility of a particularly strange JP cropping up...
 (I helped save b3ta! Enzyme is powered by sunlight, Tue 10 Jul 2012, 20:03, Reply)
This is a normal post Yes, he did it in front of their precious little torch
So the disrespectful cunt must be made to SUFFER!!
 (I helped save b3ta! ..wil, Tue 10 Jul 2012, 20:06, Reply)