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1
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Define “threatening” language.

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Language that conveys an intention to harm a person or property. “I’m gonna burn your house down!”

2
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Define “insulting” language.

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Language that reflects on a person’s character, life or upbringing. “Slut”

3
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Define “offensive” language.

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Language that is intended to outrage or hurt the feelings of the person it’s directed at. “You’re the biggest whore in town”

4
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Define “alarming” language.

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Language intended to disturb or agitate. “Fire!”

5
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Define “obscene” language.

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Language used with a sexual context. “Cocksucker”

6
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Define “indecent” language.

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Language repugnant to an average person’s decency or propriety. “Fuck you”

7
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What defences are available to someone charged with using indecent or obscene words in a public place?

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Not believing the words would be overheard.

8
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What is the importance of the time, place, circumstances factor?

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Determines a police officer’s discretion - it is down to the individual officer to make a call.

9
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What powers do you have to deal with language offences?

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To arrest and charge under the Summary Offences Act.

10
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How can the principles of Prevention First be applied to Language Offences?

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Deploying to beat demand, Understanding and responding to drivers of crime and Changing the mindset of our people.