[Pierre]

Originally Posted by Lew

Racial and Religious Hatred Act 2006 covers both.

Thanks for that.

I don't usually trust wikipedia 100% for my reference material, however I have no cause to doubt it on this occasion.

It would seem that my interpretation is correct.

The House of Lords passed amendments to the Bill on 25 October 2005 which have the effect of limiting the legislation to "A person who uses threatening words or behaviour, or displays any written material which is threatening... if he intends thereby to stir up religious hatred". This removed the abusive and insulting concept, and required the intention - and not just the possibility - of stirring up religious hatred

Burning a book is not "threatening" in itself.

It may be insulting or offensive but not inciting hatred or violence.

Therefore, the burning on the koran, bible or a flag is not breaking the law.