2007-11-09 13:18:47 · 11 answers · asked by wibley 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
It used to be an offence in certain places covered by bye-laws (eg buses) but these have either been repealed or forgotten. Such regulations were brought in to combat TB which, together with a programme of inoculation eradicated the disease from the UK. There is a correlation between the custom of gobbing in the street amongst third world immigrants and the resurgence of the disease.
2007-11-10 04:45:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Do you actually have a spitting tour planned for the UK? Is it a new way to enjoy traveling and tourism? Do you plan to take various pictures of yourself at famous sites with you spitting? One picture would be you standing in front of Tower of Big Ben and spitting on the ground, another would be spitting out from the Tower of London, the next would be you spitting over the London bridge, but then the one after that would be the wind shooting the spit back in your face. You could start a whole new craze of traveling.
2007-11-09 13:34:29 · answer #2 · answered by Charlie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In theorey, confident by way of fact it incredibly is gross and unhygenic. in spite of the undeniable fact that, it is likewise a organic way of removing uncomfortable issues on your mouth. If there is not any gutter, and somebody descreetly spits someplace as some distance off the line as possible (in step with probability onto a grass verge), it may advise that some jobswoth police could interpret this as offender, fairly than unavoidable. i'm questioning what the regulation is on vomit. a man or woman could be very well mannered, and intensely sober and yet nevertheless have a could throw up from unexpected nausia/ailment. (sometimes it only happens in moments does not it?) How do you manage the certainty you have only been ill on the line and not appear like an anti-social fool?
2016-11-10 23:49:47 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spitting in public is not illegal in the UK, however if you spit at someone you can be charged with common assault, or aggravated assault (Using your bodily fluids as a weapon)
Personally, i reckon that it should be an offence as it is a totally disgusting act, that has the ability to spread disease.. Yuk!
2007-11-09 20:34:52 · answer #4 · answered by John W 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
This has nothing to do with the law but I present it for your delectation and delight
There was an old man of Darjeeling
Who boarded the bus at East Ealing.
A sign on the door
said, "Don't spit on the floor."
So he stood up and spat on the ceiling.
2007-11-09 13:34:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Spitting AT someone is. The punishment should be to rip their nuts off and feed them to them, but it is probably just a fine.
Disgusting habit.
2007-11-09 13:22:32 · answer #6 · answered by Telf 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the Bylaws of the local Council, but it's a disgusting practice.
2007-11-10 08:38:47 · answer #7 · answered by flint 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it's a littering offence, depositing waste on puplic land.
£80 fixed penalty in Manchester.
2007-11-10 00:45:15 · answer #8 · answered by steve j 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A vile habit, I do not think you will be transported though. The Australians won't have you
2007-11-10 03:46:33 · answer #9 · answered by Scouse 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nope. Bloody vile habit though.
2007-11-09 13:27:04 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋