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Anthony Butcher · 22-02-2006, 11:36 PM

I don't understand why any discretion is required. When did swearing become a crime? And why is it only a crime if a police officer is present? It clearly isn't a crime if it is said one a television or fim set, or in one's home.

22-02-2006, 11:36 PM	#19 (permalink)
Anthony Butcher Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Long Ashton, Bristol Posts: 10,315 Party: None	I don't understand why any discretion is required. When did swearing become a crime? And why is it only a crime if a police officer is present? It clearly isn't a crime if it is said one a television or fim set, or in one's home.