Official CPS policy on the issue
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So abusive or insulting behaviour intended to stir up religious hatred is not an offence under the legislation, nor are threatening words likely to stir up religious hatred.
There is a freedom of expression defence enshrined in the new law that means it cannot be used to prohibit or restrict discussion, criticism, antipathy, dislike, ridicule, insult or abuse of a religion or its beliefs or practices
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I think that defence covers everything the couple are even accused of. So why were they arrested? Especially as the policy goes on to say
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Prosecutions for this offence require the consent of the Attorney General
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