chem1st Posted June 1, 2011 Author Share Posted June 1, 2011 Is there a published list of words that are deemed to be "foul language"? If **** is on it, is ass on it too and balls. (or even the infamous Dick Van Dyke?) Good point. Perhaps South Yorkshire Police could publish a list of words that will result in an £80 fine. Isn't 'tory' effectively a swear in Barnsley? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandad.Malky Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 Is there a published list of words that are deemed to be "foul language"? It may not be what you say but the way you say it, as it stands I believe you get 3 warnings to mind your language before the police act ……… if that’s the case it looks like spot fines are never going to happen. The offence is created by section 5 of the Public Order Act 1986: "(1) A person is guilty of an offence if he: (a) uses threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour, or disorderly behaviour, or (b) displays any writing, sign or other visible representation which is threatening, abusive or insulting, within the hearing or sight of a person likely to be caused harassment, alarm or distress thereby." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steptoad Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 It may not be what you say but the way you say it, as it stands I believe you get 3 warnings to mind your language before the police act ……… if that’s the case it looks like spot fines are never going to happen. So you could get away with saying almost anything so long as it's said in nice manner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julado Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 The report on local news yesterday said "in the town centre"...I want to find out where the boundary is....so I can stand right next to it and should offensive words from the sideline If anything this decision will be a contributory factor for me NOT to visit Barnsley...as if it wasn't dire enough already Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snook Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 Good point. Perhaps South Yorkshire Police could publish a list of words that will result in an £80 fine. Isn't 'tory' effectively a swear in Barnsley? I believe 'art', 'culture' and 'soap' are on the list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dad of 2 Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 Another tax Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Prime Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 Another tax Only on morons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostrider Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 They are going to make a fortune - and thats only on the first week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dad of 2 Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 Only on morons. It's a culture the government won't respect, oh and swearing in English is the only way you get fined so it's racist! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stvoider Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 This is the worst kind of ass dribble. I visit barnsley for the creative swearing...... It cracks me up. Perhaps they should promote that to get more visitors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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