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Originally Posted by Chris
What makes the comment 'unreasonable'?
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The perception / interpretation of the court as to what is "reasonable" in the context of society - racism and homophobia most certainly are not.
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Originally Posted by martyh
(3)It is a defence for the accused to prove—
(a)that he had no reason to believe that there was any person within hearing or sight who was likely to be caused harassment, alarm or distress, or
(b)that he was inside a dwelling and had no reason to believe that the words or behaviour used, or the writing, sign or other visible representation displayed, would be heard or seen by a person outside that or any other dwelling, or
(c)that his conduct was reasonable.
That seems to show that intent is required
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Marty, What you think it "seems" to say and what it actually says are two very different things - that's the beauty of the law.