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Not surprised, but still disappointed. Technically, calling for abolition of the monarchy is illegal in the UK. But, that particular law hasn't been used sinc
by alistairSH 4y ago
Not surprised, but still disappointed.
Technically, calling for abolition of the monarchy is illegal in the UK. But, that particular law hasn't been used since the late 1800s. Most of the current arrests are "breach of peace" or similar offenses. If the "offenses" are as-described (saying "who elected him"; holding a sign peacefully), the arrests are, IMO, unjust. The only one I've read about that might be close to just is the man who yelled "you're a dirty old man" at Prince Andrew during a funerary procession. And even that's pretty borderline, IMO.
- ghusto 4y agoWell obviously they have to pretend it's for something else. If they faced it head on with the actual law protecting the monarchy, you could argue directly against it.