Originally Posted by Gareth

But where is the offence that is supposed to have been committed on 'our' (for want of a better word) side? As far as I'm aware, Newsnight broadcasting brief glimpses of the cartoons (and obfuscating them too!) does not constitute anything illegal. On the other hand, some of the protestors that were photographed and filmed in London during the past few days have been breaking the law, ie racial hatred, inciting violence, etc...

We could argue that one group was acting immorally, whereas the other was acting illegally. But why have there have been no arrests?