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This is a link post Olympic torch streaker today a bit nsfw
another dick on show in Henley ( badum tish ). At least they didn't throw this one under a car...

and a composite taken off Grauniad site www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQjJUX1aZVs
(, Tue 10 Jul 2012, 19:19, Reply)
This is a normal post Great, the cops took him down right in front of the four school children.
He was a bit on the light side, so no big deal.
(, Tue 10 Jul 2012, 19:25, Reply)
This is a normal post Well not much to see anyway, not in that cold!

(, Tue 10 Jul 2012, 19:26, Reply)
This is a normal post That's what he's telling all his friends today: "Take into account the shrinkage"
Thought he had a hair, until it peed.
(, Tue 10 Jul 2012, 19:31, Reply)
This is a normal post Lol! Good man!
I notice how the security was on their mobile immediately, 'Kill him!'
(, Tue 10 Jul 2012, 19:25, Reply)
This is a normal post In aid of Free Tibet
as oppose to BetFair.


which is nice. Good lad.
(, Tue 10 Jul 2012, 19:40, Reply)
This is a normal post is it a bear or a wookie?

(, Tue 10 Jul 2012, 19:41, Reply)
This is a normal post A wookiee *is* a bear
- isn't it?
(, Tue 10 Jul 2012, 19:44, Reply)
This is a normal post No.
Bears come from Earth. And they exist.
(, Tue 10 Jul 2012, 19:47, Reply)
This is a normal post As long as I get to rubber dinghy rapids,
I don't care.
(, Tue 10 Jul 2012, 20:03, Reply)
This is a normal post This streaking man is the most
relevant, interesting and dynamic event in the whole Torch Relay.
(, Tue 10 Jul 2012, 20:24, Reply)
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?
(, 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.)
(, 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
(, Tue 10 Jul 2012, 19:51, Reply)
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.
(, 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!
(, 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.
(, 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!

(, Tue 10 Jul 2012, 21:21, Reply)
This is a normal post If I close my eyes
it's not against the law
(, Tue 10 Jul 2012, 20:08, Reply)
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.
(, 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.
(, 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
(, Tue 10 Jul 2012, 20:29, Reply)
This is a normal post Somebody should give you a job as a legal draughtsman.
You're a natural.
(, Tue 10 Jul 2012, 20:30, Reply)
This is a normal post I like how the Volvo looks, personally.

(, Tue 10 Jul 2012, 20:52, Reply)
This is a normal post What can I say
I have a way with words
(, Tue 10 Jul 2012, 20:56, Reply)
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.
(, Tue 10 Jul 2012, 21:02, Reply)
This is a normal post I think it will be a difficult one to pin on him

(, 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
(, 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...
(, 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!!
(, Tue 10 Jul 2012, 20:06, Reply)
This is a normal post :D

(, Tue 10 Jul 2012, 21:24, Reply)
This is a normal post The magenta "swinging death" makes this teh win!

(, Tue 10 Jul 2012, 21:26, Reply)
This is a normal post fuckityclick

(, Tue 10 Jul 2012, 21:29, Reply)
This is a normal post GO TEAM GB!

(, Tue 10 Jul 2012, 21:41, Reply)
This is a normal post WIN for Britain!

(, Tue 10 Jul 2012, 23:36, Reply)
This is a normal post he should be arrested. there`s nothing funny about a naked man.
:(
(, Tue 10 Jul 2012, 21:37, Reply)