(And if so, what can be the verdict of such a civil action?)
2007-09-09 06:51:36 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
On what grounds would you sue them? Rude gestures are not considered civil disobedience or a public nuisance. If they constantly obstruct you in the course of your normal life you would still have a problem prosecuting them unless it became a danger to you or to the public.
People really hate being ignored, so ignore them. If you make any sort of attempt at litigation, you are giving them the attention they crave.
2007-09-09 07:01:44 · answer #1 · answered by Steven 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Where - Ireland or the UK - or do you want a comparative analysis of both jurisdictions regarding the equivalent of U.S. stalking laws? A pretty tall order, actually. Set out the W5s - who what where when why and how much/often. The more fax, the easier it is to reply. Also, whether you are a protected minority is likely to make a difference in terms of civil dmgs AND whether the gestures occur in the workplace.
2007-09-09 07:13:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
individuals are starting to be ill and bored with being Litigation usa and additionally you would be problematic pressed to discover a choose or jury who would be sure which you have been harmed in any way, emotionally or financially, by ability of "offensive gestures". you probable won't even discover an lawyer keen to take it on; they do unlike situations that don't instruct lots promise except their is a ability for a extensive economic reward. So except the guy you're suing is wealthy there is not any pot of gold on the tip of the tunnel which will make the lawyer take the prospect. call the law enforcement officers and spot in the event that they might arrest this guy or woman for something.
2016-12-16 15:40:24 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The legal answer is, as you might imagine,: it depends.
If the conduct of the person in question amounted to harassment, then you could.
The relevant statute is the Prevention of Harassment Act 1997.
The Act states that a person must not pursue a course of conduct (i.e more than two instances) which amounts to harassment of another, and which they know or ought to know amounts to harassment of the other.
Harassment is deliberately widely defined in the Act:
The person whose course of conduct is in question, ought to know that it amounts to or involves harassment of another if a reasonable person in possession of the same information would think the course of conduct amounted to or involved harassment of the other.
In other words, the activilty complained of amounts to harassment under the Act, if most people would think it was harassment.
If harassment is proved; the person harassed is entitled to damages and/or an injunction to prevent re-occurance.
In your instance, the answer is, it certainly could - and probably would - amount to harassment.
2007-09-09 08:55:11 · answer #4 · answered by JZD 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You would have to be able to prove it which would be quite hard in the first place.
I dont think something like that could get as far as court and you certainly wouldnt be able to sue them, they would more than likely just get a warning and possibly a fine at worst.
2007-09-09 20:52:40 · answer #5 · answered by Catwhiskers 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I really have no idea about the legal options- I do know that any gesture I have ever received is returned with blowing them a kiss and waving. Only need to do it once. Totally blows them away.
Good luck. God bless. Love you!
2007-09-09 07:06:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't waste your money and time on this loser. People like them get off on knowing they are intimdating you / scaring you. Blow a kiss as someone suggests or just ignore this person. Once they realise they are not getting a reaction from you they will move onto some other poor person.
2007-09-09 07:38:54 · answer #7 · answered by redhead 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You only recourse in a matter like this is to have an injuction taken out against this person. You need to talk to a solicitor about this.
2007-09-09 06:59:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I could not find my shoes this morning, can I sue Hush Puppies for making me late for work?
2007-09-09 07:03:55 · answer #9 · answered by tentacles 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Are you referring to that person who is constantly directing people to his "f**k off" link?
If so, you have to just accept them for who they are: immature bores, who can't come up with their own words.
Hardly worth any of your energy.
2007-09-09 07:03:37 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋