Where does the right to free expression end?

[ZedBloke]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-20542786

[jake-the-peg]

I disagree with what is happening here.

People are using 'public order offenses' things that are not a risk to public order but rather things that offend large portions of the public.

There have been a number of such cases and it's rather disingenuous.


Behaviour likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress is pretty much what this seems to be and is punishable by a level 3 fine.

I don't know enough details as to where he wore it or any other behaviour - but 8 months is excessive for just wearing a T shirt no matter what it says

[zebo]

If he were attacked by someone who disagrees with the sentiment and left seriously injured, guess who he'd want to investigate and find the culprit!

[naomi24]

Wouldn't this be considered incitement to hatred?

[jake-the-peg]

I don't think that's a crime in itself Naomi

Racial hatred, Religous hatred, on grounds of sexual preference

But not incitement to hatred of the police as far as I know

[ludwig]

8 months is way over the top. A fine would have been sufficient.

[RATTER15]

He deserves every minute of his sentence!!!

[naomi24]

//Racial hatred, Religous hatred, on grounds of sexual preference//

So anyone outside of those groups just has to lump it? There's equality for you!