| 单词 | offence |
| 例句 | “The task before me,” said Poirot, “is to make sure of the movements of everyone on the train. No offence need be taken, you understand? It is only a matter of routine.” Murder on the Orient Express 1934-01-01T00:00:00Z “Your Holiness, no offence, we are sure. We were only at wishing to make an exchange of ideas.” The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z Kali sniffed, but she was good-natured and did not take offence. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z “We must be careful, my friend, to give no offence. These people can have nothing to do with the murder.” Murder on the Orient Express 1934-01-01T00:00:00Z They took to my barging without any offence, making room for me like a good-natured crowd. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z Aunt Hester had not only disobeyed his orders in going out, but had been found in company with Lloyd’s Ned; which circumstance, I found, from what he said while whipping her, was the chief offence. Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass 1845-05-01T00:00:00Z “Such a shirking trick in a workman employed to keep the terraces clean should be a criminal offence.” The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z But then the possibility occurred to me, once I had retired, that I might actually have given these people offence. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z Her mind returned to Mrs. Elton’s offences, and long, very long, did they occupy her. Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z While earnestly wishing to erase from his mind the trace of my former offence, I had stamped on that tenacious surface another and far deeper impression: I had burnt it in. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z No offence to Frank, but after the fiasco at Fort Sumter Leo had become a conscientious objector to riding giant eagles. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z The offence for which this girl was thus murdered was this:—She had been set that night to mind Mrs. Hicks’s baby, and during the night she fell asleep, and the baby cried. Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass 1845-05-01T00:00:00Z The second edition of Of Natural Magic had been worked through carefully to remove possible causes of offence. The Invention of Science 2015-09-17T00:00:00Z No offence to the people who write this kind of stuff, but it's not going to happen. Audio advent calendar: Domino's jogging playlist 2010-12-19T00:06:46Z The 220 inmates at Poissy, about 20 kilometers, or 12 miles, west of Paris, include some convicted for murder, drug and sex offences. Jazz for Society's Darkest Side 2010-06-02T11:30:00Z He wasn’t able to tour in the U.K. in support of the album after his application for a visa to enter was refused on the grounds that he was “guilty of a serious criminal offence.” Chris Brown's Fortune: A Mix of Beats and Ballads, But No Regrets 2012-07-03T14:45:47Z However, the move is still bound to cause offence somewhere, so let’s do everyone a favour and try to pre-empt all the angry thinkpieces now. Thomas the Tank Engine goes multicultural: how the world will react 2016-03-29T04:00:00Z And for now, Voss is more worried about causing political rather than racial offence. The comedian making South Africa's World Cup a laughing matter 2010-06-07T12:42:00Z When the police confront the narrator for the umpteenth time that day, they don't, as on every other occasion, ask for his ID or give him an on-the-spot fine for a spurious offence. Tadeusz Konwicki lays bare Poland's 'ruined-modern' past 2011-04-06T11:54:51Z The regulator said that while it considered some material in the series was capable of causing offence, it was justified by the context. Ofcom: Benefits Street not in breach 2014-06-30T04:00:00Z Radio does not have a 9pm watershed for content likely to cause offence in the same way as TV does. BBC Radio 3's Wuthering Heights to turn the airwaves blue 2011-03-22T10:47:06Z Muslims built hospitals to house injured storks and made it an offence to harm them. Traditionally the symbol of homecoming for sailors was the swallow tattooed on their arms. Wings of desire: why birds captivate us 2013-07-27T07:00:07Z Mr Purnell added downgrading licence fee evasion to a civil offence would penalise the poor. Licence fee move 'risks BBC channels' 2014-03-12T09:48:39Z "The Guardian warned users of its site that the film contained footage that could cause offence, and continues to link to another version of the film posted on YouTube." Backlash over Richard Curtis's 10:10 climate film 2010-10-02T18:38:00Z "No offence to people who actually do that." Child Of Our Time; Lightfields – TV review 2013-02-28T07:00:12Z Almost half committed their offence in order to support the drug use of someone else, and most are addicts themselves. Natasha Lyonne: ‘There’s a fighter in me that wants to survive’ 2019-07-21T04:00:00Z Has this twirled conveniently into the rarefied realms of a mental health issue, and out of the vulgar dimension of criminal offence? Harvey Weinstein’s rehab – just your basic $2,000-a-night sex offender programme 2017-10-12T04:00:00Z One friend said she loves coming because at my place, you don’t need to worry you might cause offence by not smiling. Experience: I have lived in the dark for a decade 2018-03-02T05:00:00Z A widespread habit of lightly taking offence can be a burden on everyone. Double-edged words 2016-02-11T05:00:00Z "Other people take great offence to it, as if she doesn't understand that she's commenting on the mistakes that people make, about girls who feel self-entitled and are experimenting in a self-involved way." Judd Apatow: 'There's a narcissism to my characters' 2013-02-16T06:00:00Z When someone constantly commits the same offence the law must be made very clear. UK singer Pete Doherty given jail warning 2011-04-08T18:02:21Z Mrs Higgins was describing the trick of the non-apology apology: "if" being a useful qualifier, with the idea of "offence taken" pushing the blame back on to the offended party. Jimmy Carr said sorry. So did William Shatner - but without apologising 2012-06-21T19:00:01Z "As a result of enquiries the two men are now being detained for the further offences of conspiracy to rob and conspiracy to murder," the police statement said. UK police detain two near home of singer Joss Stone 2011-06-15T09:39:02Z On a particularly tiring day, I puzzled for some time over a sign that said “Sheep worrying is an offence.” So, you’re hiking across rural Britain? Walking the walk is the easy part. 2015-02-19T05:00:00Z Assisting a suicide is a criminal offence in England and Wales under the 1961 Suicide Act and carries a maximum sentence of 14 years. What does Richard and Judy's death pact mean for the debate on assisted dying? 2014-05-13T04:00:00Z Nowadays, we tend to associate the undesirability of discourse with the amount of offence it causes. Blaxploitation spoof Black Dynamite may be witty, but is it racist? 2010-08-16T11:25:00Z “There are also specific offences of child cruelty and causing or allowing a child to suffer serious physical harm, both of which carry a maximum sentence of 10 years’ imprisonment,” she noted. Breast-ironing: UK government vows to tackle abusive practice 2019-02-13T05:00:00Z However, the maximum sentence for similar offences has more recently been increased to 10 years. Stuart Hall sentence to be reviewed 2013-07-11T11:33:38Z "However, there will always be differences in the perception of what is permitted and what is not permitted from a moral point of view and of where moral misdemeanours transform into criminal offences." Pussy Riot deny protest charges 2012-07-30T11:12:53Z Most of those detained were held for minor public order offences. UK police make 56 arrests around royal wedding 2011-04-29T18:04:22Z Outside the venue, a small feminist demonstration took place, protesting at what they said was an "appalling offence against women's equality." Miss Venezuela crowned Miss World in London 2011-11-06T21:14:14Z And on Wednesday, a 43-year-old Gloucester man was arrested for a similar offence. Man held over Le Vell Facebook post 2013-09-07T18:00:11Z He dropped the religious text in frustration during the episode, screened earlier this week, The BBC said yesterday that it had not intended to cause offence, but merely to demonstrate Syed's "utter confusion". BBC defends Qur'an incident in EastEnders 2010-07-21T22:00:00Z Shortly after the documentary was released, the Baltimore police department started to offer an online form for victims of sex offences related to the events it covered. As Making a Murderer returns, is the obsession with true crime turning nasty? 2018-10-16T04:00:00Z Apparently in Bombay the death penalty applied across a range of offences, from murder to breaking a china cup in someone's home. Macaulay by Zareer Masani – review 2013-07-22T09:00:00Z My guess is we'd agree that it's not a criminal offence. Clive Stafford Smith: 'The jury system in this country is utter insanity' 2012-07-08T19:00:02Z All the same, offence given is quite a different matter from damage inflicted. Blaxploitation spoof Black Dynamite may be witty, but is it racist? 2010-08-16T11:25:00Z Harris regretted causing offence, then put his money where his mouth was when he selected his first post-primetime gig. Neil Patrick Harris on Gone Girl: ‘I was pinching myself’ 2014-10-02T04:00:00Z Photograph: Rex Features A gentleman, they say, is someone who never gives offence unintentionally. The Paperboy – review 2013-03-14T15:00:01Z When originally sentencing Doherty, judge David Radford said the singer had an "appalling record" of committing offences, having made 13 other court appearances. Pete Doherty released from jail one month earlier than expected 2011-07-06T13:28:12Z In its praiseworthy anxiety to avoid giving offence “to any nation, race, or creed” Hollywood seems to be cutting a lot of good old ground from under its own feet. Hollywood producers draw up a moral code - archive,18 September 1928 2018-09-18T04:00:00Z "No real Scouser took offence, only I believe people from the outside." Ringo Starr says sorry for Liverpool jibe 2011-05-25T10:22:10Z The magistrates decide what level of fine to hand down, according to what’s known about their finances, and the nature of the offence. A day in court for non-payment of the TV licence: ‘What do they want us to do, kill ourselves?’ 2014-09-24T04:00:00Z Reality TV shows may commit many an offence – against taste and decency, culture, the entertainment industry – but it is not often that the genre is made the scapegoat for real life crime. Reality TV: it's criminal 2012-08-07T08:18:12Z Most of the crimes reported were for thefts from tents and drug offences. Reading Festival crime down again 2012-08-28T10:51:36Z Given that she is in an uncategorised form of liaison with Assange, a man who has twice been accused of sexual offences, Pamela’s thoughts on the #MeToo movement are naturally sought. The ballad of Pammy and Julian Assange - her poor, mournful sea lion 2018-05-03T04:00:00Z "We therefore concluded that the ad was irresponsible and was likely to cause serious offence." British body bans Dakota Fanning fashion ad 2011-11-09T18:57:30Z In 2015, the Serious Crime Act made coercive control an offence in its own right. ‘Intimate terrorism’: how an abusive relationship led a young woman to kill her partner 2019-10-31T04:00:00Z “Last week I was stopped because someone complained I was causing offence,” she laughs. How cycling is keeping the fight for women’s rights moving in Saudi Arabia 2017-09-11T04:00:00Z Don't worry – I am aware of the modern tendency to take quick offence at every minor political or artistic transgression, and I would be the last person to call this sketch show racist. Come Fly With Me is tasteless comedy 2010-12-28T10:00:02Z A Sky news spokesperson said both Brazier and Sky News "apologise profusely for any offence caused". Reporter 'made error' at crash site 2014-07-22T04:00:00Z I –' 'It's an offence to make a hoax phone call to the emergency services, Mr Knight. Mark Edwards on self-publishing 2013-06-25T15:01:33Z Michigan passed a law to criminalise the practice in 2017, following the start of the case, but the law is not retrospective, and Nagarwala and others cannot be tried for past alleged offences. ‘US is moving backwards’: female genital mutilation ruling a blow to girls at risk 2018-11-22T05:00:00Z These two offences, warning of harsh reality and sabotaging harmless whimsy, are equated. Films like Tooth Fairy can warp young minds 2010-05-31T09:55:00Z I really want some comedians to really go for it again, but people are frightened of saying the wrong thing, of causing offence.” Terry Gilliam says he disagrees with John Cleese's worldview 2019-09-02T04:00:00Z In writing to the prime minster, those retailers are hoping parliament passes a bill that seeks to re-classify an assault on a retail worker as an aggregated offence, the Times reports. Supermarket shopper filmed smashing wine bottles after being reminded of coronavirus policy 2020-09-23T04:00:00Z Gwilym Mumford The destruction of women's football in the UK, which filled stadiums in the early 20th century until the FA decided it was "unladylike", remains a heinous offence. TV highlights 20/05/2013 2013-05-20T06:00:13Z The system would also rank offences by severity, the report said. China plans database of bad behavior to deter its unruly tourists 2015-01-16T05:00:00Z Anyway, he cut me down with an acerbity out of all proportion to my offence. Philip French: my life as a stammerer 2010-12-26T00:05:05Z The FBI was called in and liaised with police in Britain who turned up a string of fraud and theft offences going back 32 years. Raymond Scott guilty of handling stolen folio of Shakespeare's plays 2010-07-09T17:08:00Z They play employees of feminist bookstore Women & Women First, where books are never sold and offence is taken at every opportunity. Portlandia: box set review 2013-06-27T14:00:01Z But Ofcom concluded that in view of Glitter's "well-known reputation in relation to child sex offences", there was "little scope for additional damage to his reputation". Gary Glitter complaint dismissed 2011-07-18T15:34:46Z Davies, by contrast, tends to cause offence offstage, usually via Twitter. Alan Davies interview: 'I'm like a fine wine. I'm maturing' 2013-01-20T18:57:01Z “The seriousness of the offence is not whether two little puppies – who look like they could give you a nasty nip on the ankle – are dreadful animals, it’s about the risk to biosecurity,” he said. Amber Heard charged with illegally taking dogs to Australia 2015-07-16T04:00:00Z His screen wife in the show, Phylicia Rashad, has said allegations of historical sex offences against her former co-star are part of a campaign to keep him off TV. Cosby receives standing ovation 2015-01-08T05:00:00Z "The offences are alleged to have been committed between 1974 and 1984 and to involve three girls aged between 9 and 16 years," police said in a statement. BBC presenter charged with indecent assaults 2012-12-05T20:18:52Z Pretending that these offences roll off our backs is strategic – don’t give them the satisfaction – but it isn’t the truth. Jessica Valenti: my life as a ‘sex object’ 2016-05-28T04:00:00Z Did the public realise that arrest need not lead to a charge - that it is, in essence, nothing more than suspicion that a person has committed an offence? Arrests - is it possible to publish names without mud sticking? 2013-05-08T14:02:00Z The British Transport Police launched Project Guardian last year specifically to deal with these kinds of sexual offences on public transport. Women being masturbated at in public isn't as rare as you might think 2014-06-26T04:00:00Z Campaigners point to the fact that half the prison population is serving a sentence for drug-related offences with half of all property crime committed by drug users requiring cash. The war on drugs killed my daughter 2014-06-21T04:00:00Z In the UK, it is not an offence to own or sell DNP. ‘Knowing it could kill you isn’t a deterrent’: the deadly trade in diet pills 2020-07-21T04:00:00Z And a world in which Gary Raftery is a bright and shining star because although he attacked a man with a claw-hammer, it was his first offence and one he deeply regrets. The Briefs; Britain's Favourite Supermarket Foods – TV review 2013-07-19T06:00:08Z Bozhkov, owner of several gambling companies as well as Levski Sofia, one of Bulgaria’s two most popular soccer clubs, last month was charged in absentia with extortion and attempted bribery among other offences. Bulgaria adds charges of illegal antique possession against fugitive tycoon 2020-02-13T05:00:00Z "The background to this offence lies in the concern that you, and perhaps other family members, had about Afshan's relationship with a young man who was not of the Islamic faith." Brother jailed for attack on Harry Potter actress 2011-01-21T13:34:54Z The BBC Trust's editorial standards committee also published its findings on Monday, concluding that the output broadcast live on Radio 1 and online was a serious breach of the editorial guidelines for harm and offence. Radio 1 breached swearing guidelines 2014-10-20T04:00:00Z And your thoughts on a new name for Cougar Town – without causing massive offence – please. A Town called ... 2010-06-14T13:11:00Z Derbyshire police said he had been charged with five offences of fraud: three in Derby, one in Nottinghamshire and one in Northamptonshire. Phoenix fly-by-night? Man accused of posing as Peter Kay's brother 2013-05-20T09:50:04Z While it’s claimed that Stinson has a better conviction rate for predatory offences than many police departments, it was clear that the official imprimatur of an arrest and conviction meant a lot to him. The Paedophile Hunter review – dark and disturbing 2014-10-02T04:00:00Z The offence caused is proof of the offence. Matthew Woods deserves support as much as airport tweeter Paul Chambers 2012-10-12T08:20:03Z It's on the subject of consistency that he takes offence. 'No one understands me' 2010-10-11T07:00:00Z The film received some boos at its press screening, apparently because some in the audience took offence at the portrayal of a Sicilian police detective as an insensitive, somewhat clownish figure. Tilda Swinton: my Bigger Splash character doesn't speak because I had nothing to say 2015-09-06T04:00:00Z Greater Manchester police has begun recording offences against members of alternative subcultures as hate crimes. Violence against goths is a hate crime 2013-04-04T15:30:00Z But his life was saved when he was recruited by Georgii Strelkov, an ardent Old Bolshevik serving 25 years for a fictional offence, who was running the combine's research laboratory. Just Send Me Word by Orlando Figes – review 2012-05-30T07:00:02Z Horkins commented in his verdict that, “There is not a trace of animosity, regret or offence taken, in that message.” Jian Ghomeshi’s not-guilty verdict: Victim-blaming is alive and well in sexual assault cases 2016-03-24T04:00:00Z I unreservedly apologise for my behaviour in causing any offence.” On the Runway: The Full Text of John Galliano's Statement 2011-03-02T17:48:26Z The fallen star, who has worked for Dior since 1996, said in a statement anti-Semitism and racism "have no part in our society" and "unreservedly" apologized for causing any offence. Galliano faces trial, Dior keeps the show going 2011-03-03T13:33:06Z Ghunaim’s songs focus on Gaza’s high unemployment, women’s rights, young Palestinians jailed by Israel for alleged security offences and the absence of peace. Gaza rapper hopes to hip hop to world stardom 2017-09-05T04:00:00Z A starburst of fantastically inventive offence, Trey Parker and Matt Stone’s crude animation combined grotesque hilarity with a deceptively serious purpose. The 100 best TV shows of the 21st century 2019-09-16T04:00:00Z Crispin Aylett QC, for Hall, said the original sentence was "entirely appropriate" given the former broadcaster's age and the facts that he pleaded guilty early and that his last offence occurred 27 years ago. Hall's 'unduly lenient' term doubled 2013-07-26T14:14:31Z It ruled that while viewers would have been aware that Big Brother disapproved of his behaviour, Channel 5 "failed to sufficiently mitigate the very high level of offence that was caused". Big Brother rapped over comments 2012-11-19T17:00:29Z Or was it because he was accused of a graver offence, and the revelation that his alleged victim took her own life? Sexual harassment claims could have sunk Casey Affleck. Instead, he soared 2017-01-06T05:00:00Z If Roman Polanski can win an Oscar after being convicted of a sex offence and fleeing the country, goes the argument, then why should anyone have a problem with a few off-colour remarks? Can Mel Gibson ever be rehabilitated? 2016-11-10T05:00:00Z Shorten is a stepfather and took offence at the sentiments. Bill Shorten defends gay marriage in speech to Christian group 2014-10-24T04:00:00Z Except for comprehensibility problems caused by recording conditions, any attempt to define "proper English" on screen is bound to cause offence. When does subtitling risk becoming racially offensive? 2012-07-19T11:57:54Z Photograph: SWNS.com An internationally renowned artist and photographer, whose work has included portraits of nude children, has been convicted of historic sex offences against young girls dating back 40 years. Artist convicted for child sex 2013-04-02T19:16:04Z We reserve the right to refuse entry to the UK to anyone guilty of a serious criminal offence. Chris Brown denied entry to Britain for tour 2010-06-08T13:57:00Z It said McIntryre's comments were in breach of guidelines and "clearly capable of causing grave offence". Big Brother rapped over comments 2012-11-19T17:00:29Z Homosexual acts are criminal offences in Malaysia, and its politics are heavily influenced by the country's laws. Lady Gaga 'gay anthem' censored in Malaysia 2011-03-18T14:10:02Z The court said that processing data without consent - in this case the filming of public paths - could be allowed when it is necessary to safeguard the prevention, investigation, detection and prosecution of criminal offences. EU court clears limited use of outside home surveillance cameras 2014-12-11T05:00:00Z In Roberts's book, it's claimed Curtis abandoned the idea for fear of causing offence, and of drawing comparison with Life of Brian. Blackadder marches again and Zach Galifianakis votes for Boris 2012-10-10T08:11:05Z It's not the first time he's managed to cause offence. Jack Whitehall: a class act 2012-10-05T21:59:00Z BTL, we welcome meaty exchanges, but please ovoid causing unnecessary offence. How to eat: scotch eggs 2016-04-25T04:00:00Z Forty-four uses of four-letter expletives Constance Chatterley's affair The novel's low price Lawrence's past offences In an infamous letter to Bertrand Russell, how did Lawrence describe the 'liberty, equality and fraternity' of the French Revolution? How much do you know about DH Lawrence? 2013-05-29T09:54:41Z But add to that the way we consume this stuff and you get the perfect recipe for offence. Scarfe's Netanyahu cartoon was offensive? Hurrah 2013-01-29T18:30:02Z And this is not to say that an MP who is convicted of a criminal offence will under all circumstances be unable to return to the Commons. Should Chris Huhne be able to resume his life in politics? 2013-05-18T16:58:01Z It said some of those interviewed whitewashed their histories by omitting criminal offences for which they are still liable to face prosecution. Singapore bans documentary on political exiles 2014-09-11T04:00:00Z So if the charge is causing racial offence, the only feasible judgment is guilty. Morrissey, this joke isn't funny anymore 2010-09-03T22:25:00Z Managing director Tim Cooper and finance director Melanie Cooper issued a video on Tuesday apologizing for causing offence and saying the company "supports marriage equality". Australian beer company brews pint-sized storm over same-sex marriage 2017-03-15T04:00:00Z The trials took place over two days, Tuesday 18 August and Wednesday 19 August 1612, with the jury asked to consider a variety of offences, including murder and cannibalism. Blake Morrison: under the witches' spell 2012-07-20T21:55:10Z That makes it the perfect art form to explore offence and freedom of expression without any pre-conceived agendas. Sanderson Jones offers us a picture of ourselves offended 2010-08-16T16:55:00Z No offence to Kristen Stewart or whoever it is, but anecdotes from a movie set are going to look a little wan once he has been asked what he’s been up to recently. The Mooch makes the move into his natural habitat – late-night television 2017-08-10T04:00:00Z By the time it hits the public domain, it has often been simplified to the point of incomprehensibility, whereupon it becomes evidence that sexual offence legislation has “gone too far”. Is removing a condom without permission rape? 2017-01-16T05:00:00Z The repeat was followed by the ITV News, which included the latest story about Harris' offences. ITV sorry as Benidorm refers to Rolf 2014-07-02T04:00:00Z The regulator will look at whether the joke breached the broadcasting code on harmful and/or offensive material and whether any offence that was caused to viewers is justified by the context. Frankie Boyle's Katie Price joke sparks Ofcom investigation 2010-12-10T14:58:00Z After the verdict, a police spokesman said a 48-year-old man and a 23-year-old man had been arrested on suspicion of drugs offences and remained on bail as inquiries continued. Hockney aide death 'misadventure' 2013-08-30T15:54:11Z Being full of gags about the Irish, it's unlikely to be a stranger to offence. Birdsong; On Ageing; The Big Fellah; Yes, Prime Minister 2010-10-02T23:07:00Z Police added that two women, aged 20 and 24 from Doncaster, South Yorkshire, and Bedford respectively, had been charged with "similar offences" and were also due to appear in court. Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins charged with child sex offences 2012-12-19T09:01:01Z So many people were condemned properly under the then law for offences which we now see entirely differently. Alan Turing: the short, brilliant life and tragic death of an enigma 2012-06-20T16:48:51Z Clearer guidelines are needed to protect free speech online and that should include material that causes offence. Why should Amazon be our taste and decency policeman? 2012-06-26T09:56:24Z We kept our lingo simple: you tend to keep well away from conventional religious phraseology for fear of causing offence. How we made Knightmare 2013-04-08T16:58:00Z Packham’s offence was to have led the Wild Justice campaign against the shooting of birds, angering farmers and gamekeepers. Go, Greta. Autism is my superpower too | Jack Monroe 2019-04-27T04:00:00Z Of course, today, simply "taking offence" isn't enough. Django Unchained, Djack Whitehall and Djames Delingpole 2013-01-13T20:00:00Z The receptionist, on learning I was reporting a sex offence, insisted on me giving details in front of everybody in the waiting room before taking me somewhere private. How I was raped – and pressured into dropping the charges 2014-09-01T04:00:00Z Men who are convicted, even of first offences, also receive three strokes of the cane. Sticker Lady faces three years in Singapore jail 2012-06-09T23:07:02Z As Actaeon was the first to discover, snooping is a serious offence. Watching you 2010-05-21T23:06:00Z "Well now, no offence, but women like to write about… small things." Rude awakenings: Elizabeth Day 2011-04-02T23:07:50Z It even has special polite registers that must be mastered to avoid offence. Weapons of crass construction 2016-10-06T04:00:00Z Ofcom has an obligation under the broadcasting code to investigate cases which might cause potential harm or offence. Ofcom probes BBC show over swearing 2014-06-16T04:00:00Z I understand why some critics think the movie ends up too much on Charlie’s side, but I think they’re wrong, and few are quicker than me to take offence on behalf of a female character. Why Marriage Story should win the best picture Oscar 2020-02-05T05:00:00Z Then there are times when real achievements are overshadowed by the internet’s rush to take offence at something, anything, and talk loudly about it. Internet Mob Justice Isn't Justice At All 2015-05-14T04:00:00Z As an exercise in causing offence, it is apparently quite effective. Crazy golftime for Hitler: should we salute the Chapman brothers' statue? 2012-08-15T11:00:54Z So to avoid offence, I've dedicated it to a man's best friend. Wallace: 'I have a feeling Gromit has a hankering to be a composer himself' 2012-07-26T19:30:01Z About a quarter of the complaints about the Atkinson sketch were understood to be about religious offence, with the rest relating to pre-watershed language. BBC to face inquiry over Rowan Atkinson's Comic Relief sketch 2013-04-22T12:36:20Z He doesn’t take offence, but it is not clear he agrees with the comparison because he goes on to say it was, of course, just business. Ridley Scott on erasing Kevin Spacey from his new film: 'He's a very good actor. It's a pity' 2018-01-05T05:00:00Z The child's mother, who drank "grossly excessive quantities of alcohol" during her pregnancy, was never convicted of any offence. Mother could be forced to pay damages to child for drinking during pregnancy 2014-07-26T04:00:00Z The Times of India reports that five were blinded by flying colours and there were five fatalities while the Indian Express says 7,956 people were pulled aside for traffic offences. Divine dispatches: a religion roundup 2011-03-23T17:06:04Z Read was shown mercy by recorder Richard Bond despite having previous convictions for sexual offences, including an incident in which he climbed into the bed of a stage manager and his girlfriend. Harry Potter and Star Wars actor convicted of indecent exposure 2011-07-29T12:54:49Z In 2008, an appeals court allowed his not guilty plea and quashed the fine, however he was charged on federal offences a year later. Die Hard director released from jail 2014-02-26T10:34:32Z As a result Ofcom said it was 'capable of causing a certain amount of offence' and was not appropriate for a pre-watershed show which appealed to children. Scherzinger's language 'offensive' 2013-06-03T14:19:02Z In the film, she is shown being heckled at a show by a man, clearly distressed, who has taken offence at a joke about Helen Keller. A new film presents a revealing portrait of the comedian Joan Rivers 2010-10-25T06:00:00Z He had been charged with 18 offences and convicted of 14. 'I'm Carmen. Nice to meet you again': why I faced my rapist in prison 2016-04-09T04:00:00Z Despite his well-developed capacity for giving offence, Brand minds being disliked. Brand designs 2010-04-06T07:00:00Z It did not elaborate on what the offences were. Egyptian court permanently bans Jewish festival on 'moral' grounds 2014-12-29T05:00:00Z This, for readers, critics and the general public alike, may be its deepest offence. Lincoln, Argo, Capote and the intricacies of weaving fact into fiction 2013-02-19T15:55:29Z Machiavelli's advice was "that to a person to whom offence has been given, no administrative post of importance should subsequently be assigned". The enemy within: how Machiavelli would have dealt with Gordon Brown 2010-10-09T05:59:00Z Sometimes hair stylists take offence if I bring my own hair products, but they have to be conscious that we do have different needs. Model reaction 2011-04-02T23:04:06Z Harvey Weinstein’s accusers include household names who were still looking to establish themselves when the alleged offences took place. The allegations against Harvey Weinstein: what we know so far 2017-10-11T04:00:00Z It was so not the intention to hurt anybody or cause any offence, so I really apologise to those that I caused offence to. Emily Blunt apologises for poking fun at her American citizenship 2015-09-18T04:00:00Z It’s the refusal to lean on either side of the argument that prevents the show from causing any real offence. Post-outrage TV: how South Park is surviving the era of controversy 2018-11-20T05:00:00Z Five months later, 24 were charged with committing offences on that day including conspiracy to intimidate, unlawful assembly and affray. Actor battles to overturn jail term 2014-09-23T04:00:00Z Speaking about the book to an audience in Oxford on Sunday, Pullman acknowledged that it was likely to cause offence. Pullman risks Christian anger with Jesus novel 2010-03-28T18:42:00Z “I think it’s pretty loved, actually. There’s not many of those people taking offence,” Waititi told the Guardian in December. Taika Waititi says Jojo Rabbit's six Oscar nominations vindicate risks of making 'divisive' film 2020-01-13T05:00:00Z Addiction is a disease – not a criminal offence, but a medical condition – and should be treated with compassion. Russell Brand: 'It's irrelevant what other people think of you' 2013-02-03T20:00:01Z He said that often “the punishment can be vastly disproportionate to the offence”. John Oliver on public shaming: 'One of America's favourite pastimes' 2019-03-18T04:00:00Z “The allegation will be assessed by officers from child abuse and sexual offences command,” the force said. Hollyoaks actor Lysette Anthony accuses Weinstein of rape as abuse claims stack up 2017-10-15T04:00:00Z No offence - but the possibility of that happening to every dish is zero. The Best Comes in a Bun at Salvation Burger and Spotted Pig 2016-04-19T04:00:00Z America has one of the most self-defeating and racist penal systems in the world and Gil's twice done time for minor drug offences. Gil Scott-Heron: poet, campaigner and America's rough healer 2010-04-16T23:08:00Z But Denmark is also a country where an editor might casually print a word such as "Negro" without realising the offence it might cause. Something puzzling in the state of Denmark 2012-12-21T22:55:08Z Records show that you were convicted of one offence which carried a sentence of five years. Duane 'Dog the Bounty Hunter' Chapman barred from UK 2012-08-12T11:30:03Z Explain the nuance between sharing what they think might be funny, versus the potential to cause offence. Cyberbullying – what if it’s your child at fault? 2016-10-01T04:00:00Z The email exchange, which was conducted in January as Channel 4 finalised the campaign, casts doubt over the broadcaster's recent statement that it had "no intention for these adverts to cause offence". Big Fat Gypsy Weddings ad director demanded 'dirty kiss' in advert 2012-10-11T06:13:04Z In many cases we've been following these films throughout the year, and before anybody even mentioned them as causing any supposed offence. Raindance film festival announces controversial lineup 2010-09-07T15:10:00Z Who knew Han Solo could cause such offence? Ten airport horror stories that will make you never want to fly again 2014-07-02T04:00:00Z "The commission of these offences undermines the trust in this market and those who legitimately operate in it." Doctor Who counterfeiter jailed 2013-10-14T18:39:28Z A number of legal complaints alleging incitement to racial hatred and other offences were subsequently lodged in Indian courts. Drop Salman Rushdie supporters, Jaipur literary festival told 2013-01-21T17:48:28Z Black people are eleven times more likely to be thrown in jail for drugs offences than white people, and Asians three times. Convicted drug dealers are political prisoners: I should know — I was one 2015-12-05T05:00:00Z No offence to travelling engineers, but anyone who would rather sit in a van all day for less money than they'd get for showing up to a static venue at 6pm is a sociopath. The 10 golden rules of being in a DIY indie band 2013-02-12T13:05:03Z He is now routinely named – by journalists, the Farrows and the public – alongside Harvey Weinstein and Bill Cosby, both of whom are convicted of multiple offences, their crimes going back decades. 'Do I really care?' Woody Allen comes out fighting 2020-05-29T04:00:00Z A Sky news spokesperson said both Mr Brazier "and Sky News apologise profusely for any offence caused". Complaints over Sky News MH17 report 2014-07-21T04:00:00Z Some of his early, highly skilled poems were read out, and I was saddened again by the subsequent offence against his talent. Falling short: seven writers reflect on failure 2013-06-22T07:00:00Z "I am so sorry that the song unintentionally caused offence. It was never meant to, and I apologise unreservedly," Read said. DJ Mike Read withdraws UKIP song 2014-10-22T04:00:00Z I am a girl who hails from a country where loving another girl is an offence. A letter to … London, where my girlfriend and I could be out and proud 2017-07-22T04:00:00Z It's tragic for such a great institution but it is now cravenly afraid of giving offence and vulnerable to any kind of well-drilled lobbying. Frankie Boyle criticises 'cowardly' BBC for Israel joke apology 2010-04-30T18:15:00Z His background from a broken home, expelled from school at 14 and serving jail terms for theft and drug offences, mirrored that of the young Heathcliff. Heathcliff actor who racially harassed partner given conditional discharge 2012-05-28T18:57:17Z He pleaded guilty to that offence, serving about a year in jail. TI arrested on suspicion of carrying drugs 2010-09-03T10:23:00Z But Cottle said he had to take into account the sentencing regime in place at the time of the offences, between 25 and 40 years ago, before tougher laws to protect children were brought in. Graham Ovenden walks free after judged no longer a sexual threat 2013-06-04T18:09:56Z He accepts that the publicity surrounding the arrest of BBC presenter Stuart Hall led to many more victims coming forward, which led to Hall subsequently admitting 13 offences of indecent assault. Arrests - is it possible to publish names without mud sticking? 2013-05-08T14:02:00Z But naughtiness may not be the video's worst offence: according to a lawsuit by LaChapelle, the Melina Matsoukas-directed video was based on, and is "substantially similar to", eight of his own previously published photographs. Rihanna sued by David LaChapelle over S&M video 2011-02-16T10:13:54Z In 2008, section 79 of the Criminal Justice and Immigration Act abolished the common law offences of blasphemy and blasphemous libel, meaning that the film no longer breaches UK law, according to the BBFC. UK film banned for blasphemy gets rating 23 years on 2012-01-31T17:07:36Z I love it when kids approach me; much more than creepy 50-year-old men – no offence to any creepy 50-year-old men who may be reading this. Sarah Silverman: 'I've been punched in the face three times' 2013-02-07T16:34:00Z Other media outlets - including the BBC - refrained from publishing them to avoid causing offence to their audiences. Cartoons that courted controversy 2013-01-29T13:04:18Z The irascible father's decidedly un-PC pronouncements raise more laughs than offence. A Voyage Round My Father 2010-09-07T21:30:00Z She has been convicted five times in French courts for racial hatred offences, paying a series of fines. Brigitte Bardot: sexual harassment protestors are 'hypocritical' and 'ridiculous’ 2018-01-18T05:00:00Z The report said: “Government should consult on the introduction of a new offence in electoral law of intimidating parliamentary candidates and party campaigners.” Theresa May calls abuse in public life 'a threat to democracy' 2018-02-05T05:00:00Z A proposal to end the criminal offence of watching TV without a licence is being considered for inclusion in a bill before Parliament. TV licence law change proposed 2014-03-18T14:56:14Z According to the Crime Survey for England and Wales, one of the most frequently cited reasons for not reporting sexual offences is that they seemed “too trivial” to report. It's not groping or fondling – it is sexual assault 2017-01-13T05:00:00Z The episode in question, predictably enough, was The Germans – but it wasn't Basil's goosestepping that was deemed likely to cause offence. Should standups write their own jokes, and who are the 50 funniest people? 2013-01-29T14:36:09Z Yizhar's offence is therefore double – first to imply that the Jews are perpetrating against the Palestinians the cruelties of their own history, and that the nation is invoking divine sanction in order to do so. Reareading: Jacqueline Rose on Khirbet Khizeh 2011-03-12T00:06:57Z The formula was developed to accommodate those branches of Christianity that believe swearing to be an offence, but it is now available to atheists and to agnostics. A Brief History of Oaths and Books 2014-06-20T04:00:00Z The Nasrine of the title is a Tehran teenager who's suddenly forced to flee to the UK with her brother as a result of a very minor offence. This week's new film events 2013-06-15T05:00:18Z A post from the show’s Twitter account said: “Dear Nina, we’re sorry to hear this. We’re really sorry for any hurt or offence caused by tonight’s programme.” Alice Gross's sister criticises BBC over Question Time discussion 2014-10-02T04:00:00Z Because the sale of DNP for human consumption is an offence under food-safety law, it fell to Harrow council to lead the investigation. ‘Knowing it could kill you isn’t a deterrent’: the deadly trade in diet pills 2020-07-21T04:00:00Z Hawkins later tweeted: "I'd like to say sorry for any offence caused by my recent tweets that haven't shown people the respect they deserve." Mark Forrest Show does little to calm fears over BBC local radio cuts 2013-01-29T07:21:13Z A racist remark is a sackable offence in politics: a misogynist insult is light-hearted banter. Hate porn, sure, but be wary of banning it 2013-06-30T07:00:02Z Friction with central governments—Sierra Leone’s government, for example, made washing corpses a criminal offence—was the predictable result. Best practice 2016-09-15T04:00:00Z He is awaiting the verdict, expected on Friday, on charges of murder, gun-running, fraud, extortion, illegal gambling and a string of other offences. Philanthropist, big spender, warlord: Chinese tycoon's Australian faces 2014-05-23T04:00:00Z "Good writing," Raine notes, presumably intending the observation to be applied to the work in hand, "is bound to give offence." The Divine Comedy by Craig Raine ? review 2012-02-10T22:35:01Z Susan Edwards, a barrister and law professor, has spent decades fighting to make strangulation a stand-alone offence. The fatal, hateful rise of choking during sex 2019-07-25T04:00:00Z We crave status and the good opinion of others, and the business of giving and taking offence is enmeshed with our ambitions and anxieties. A Slap in the Face: Why Insults Hurt – And Why They Shouldn't by William B Irvine – review 2013-07-10T08:00:00Z News of the appeal came shortly before the Spanish government announced that it would re-examine the country’s sexual offences legislation to establish whether such crimes were adequately defined and categorised. Spanish prosecutors to appeal against Pamplona gang rape verdict 2018-04-27T04:00:00Z She added that if he committed another offence, he would be jailed. Soap star spared jail over drugs 2012-12-17T15:41:49Z High Maintenance’s portrayal of Brooklyn bohemia manages to eschew any irritation or offence that the much maligned and too often badly portrayed subject might cause. High Maintenance: a cult favorite makes it to the mainstream 2016-09-16T04:00:00Z He explained that if people didn’t want to stay for the Q&A afterwards, that was fine; he wouldn’t take personal offence. Psycho thrillers: five movies that teach us how the mind works 2016-04-24T04:00:00Z She was taken to Holborn police station where she was charged with two offences and posted bail. Sarah Harding arrested for dialling and driving 2013-04-08T09:52:39Z They note the overall trend across Europe in the past 15 years to reduce the use of imprisonment for minor drug offences and increasing use of non-criminal sanctions such as fines for personal possession. Ecstasy in comeback as new generation discovers dance drug 2016-05-31T04:00:00Z Yet the offence novelties cause is a clue to their usefulness. Author, author: Henry Hitchings on neologisms 2011-02-05T00:05:32Z “Had Uber notified police after the first offence, it would be right to assume the second would have been prevented,” Billany wrote. Will the end of Uber in London make women more or less safe? 2017-09-25T04:00:00Z By far the biggest offence is the idea that the "long player" has withered on the vine without the plastic disc to support it. Let's stop this nostalgia for the 'golden age' of the album 2013-02-15T15:40:05Z It is disgraceful that the severity of these offences has not been reflected in the sentence handed out. Graham Ovenden walks free after judged no longer a sexual threat 2013-06-04T18:09:56Z Bieber's legal team said they expect the matter will be treated as a summary offence, which is the equivalent of a misdemeanor in the United States. In double legal trouble, Bieber tests positive for pot, meds 2014-01-31T01:23:24Z She said sorry for causing a "great deal of offence" after tweeting her "interpretation of events." Cathy Newman sorry over mosque row 2015-02-12T05:00:00Z But he took offence to that, and got me kicked off the England squad. Eddie the Eagle: ‘I was probably closer to the ostrich’ 2016-03-28T04:00:00Z "Please accept our sincere apologies for any offence caused but rest assured that this was a genuine mistake and in no way reflects any Garnet Education policy." Publisher apologises for labelling Israel 'Occupied Palestine' in textbook 2013-01-04T12:07:22Z The comedian, now 80, told Radio Times the reason for the enduring success of The Two Ronnies was because they "made fun without causing offence". AUDIO: Is comedy getting too rude? 2011-08-02T14:32:25Z Doueri was subsequently arrested and questioned by a military court, but was not charged with any offence. Middle Eastern filmmakers celebrate historic Oscar nominations 2018-01-24T05:00:00Z But although Nelson's offence could essentially be waived, with the singer paying a fine by post, Texas officials have resolved to bring the Red Headed Stranger back into their jurisdiction. Willie Nelson told to sing to save himself from jail 2011-03-29T10:46:45Z He has been imprisoned three times for violent offences. 'You don't ever get over it': meet the British soldiers living with post-traumatic stress disorder 2014-10-18T04:00:00Z We do view this as a very serious offence. Heathcliff actor who racially harassed partner given conditional discharge 2012-05-28T18:57:17Z Twitter mobs were swift to claim that mainland Chinese audiences took offence at Mushu; however, as with most generalisations, Chinese netizens think quite the opposite. The Mulan trailer is a dismal sign Disney is bowing to China's anti-democratic agenda | Jingan Young 2019-07-08T04:00:00Z "It is absurd that the courts are being clogged up by such a minor offence," he told . TV licence prosecutions hit new peak 2013-08-22T15:07:15Z Exchanging business cards in Japan is a well-choreographed ritual that foreign executives are often advised to get down pat to avoid unintended offence to potential customers or partners. Coronavirus-wary Japan tries to take business card ritual online 2020-05-07T04:00:00Z The minimum age of criminal responsibility for federal offences is 11, according to CRIN. Age of criminal responsibility must be raised, say experts 2019-11-04T05:00:00Z In one case he's propositioned, but escapes with dignity and without causing offence. How a modest Italian film trumped the extravagance of Donizetti 2010-06-18T09:00:00Z There were other offences; one friend encouraged him to get a dog. Julian Barnes 2013-03-30T07:00:25Z Police say 10 people were charged with drug supply offences, including two 17-year-old girls who allegedly carried 120 capsules “internally” into the venue. Two dead and two critically ill after suspected overdoses at Defqon.1 festival in Sydney 2018-09-15T04:00:00Z The only word from that review that he might have taken offence at was "dance". Nigel Charnock obituary 2012-08-07T14:06:41Z It's as if she was unconvinced that many people actually had taken offence, and given the bandwagon-esque nature of Twitter mobs in 2012, she may have a point. Jimmy Carr said sorry. So did William Shatner - but without apologising 2012-06-21T19:00:01Z On our flight out to Thailand for our honeymoon, Mr E got stopped at Heathrow security as he was deemed to be causing offence to other passengers. Ten airport horror stories that will make you never want to fly again 2014-07-02T04:00:00Z Ghunaim’s songs focus on Gaza’s high unemployment, women’s rights, young Palestinians jailed by Israel for alleged security offences and the absence of peace. Gaza rapper hopes to hip hop to world stardom 2017-09-05T04:00:00Z Better still is the central section, where the focus is on his own life story – teenage bed-wetter to adult alcoholic, jailed for a drink-driving offence that nearly killed him. Rob Delaney – review 2012-10-08T17:45:01Z “Decriminalisation of minor offences along with scaling up low-threshold HIV prevention services enabled Portugal to control an explosive, unsafe injection-linked HIV epidemic, and probably prevented one from happening in the Czech Republic.” Medical experts call for global drug decriminalisation 2016-03-24T04:00:00Z The ASA said while it accepted some viewers might find the ad distasteful, it would not cause widespread offence. Robin Thicke ad ruled 'too sexual' 2013-10-09T01:24:04Z Despite these tweeted protestations, a police source told Entertainment Weekly that the rapper's offence was not just his belt-less driving, but that he was rollin' with a suspended licence and expired insurance. Ice-T arrested for driving without a seat belt 2010-07-21T09:53:00Z It should also no longer be a criminal offence to avoid paying the licence fee, the report said. No future for TV licence, MPs say 2015-02-25T05:00:00Z Former BBC radio presenter Michael Souter denies 19 sex offences A former BBC presenter accused of sex offences told a social worker he had no sexual interest in young boys, a court has heard. DJ 'had no sexual interest in boys' 2013-09-19T18:57:47Z Children under 14 are not held responsible for crimes and older children are only held responsible if morally and mentally mature when the offence took place. Age of criminal responsibility must be raised, say experts 2019-11-04T05:00:00Z It is important to charge an offence which accurately reflects the criminality of the accused. Why did Justin Lee Collins get such a lenient sentence? 2012-10-10T15:56:16Z The answer didn’t cause offence, he remembers; the interview just carried on. Joseph Gordon-Levitt: 'Edward Snowden was warm, kind, thoughtful' 2015-09-18T04:00:00Z So imagine my delight when, about halfway through the course, one of the dads took offence at being told he should probably give up smoking, and he left. I got pregnant by mistake. Was I ready for single motherhood? 2020-06-20T04:00:00Z Central to the plan is a program to funnel people caught for certain petty offences, including low-level drug possession and sales, directly to social services by passing the usual sequence of arrests, courts, jails. War against harm: Ithaca's mayor is leading the charge against the heroin epidemic 2016-03-05T05:00:00Z Ahead of the “BOOS” broadcast, police and prosecutors issued a statement saying they have followed the reporting about allegations of “all kinds of inappropriate behavior, which could include criminal offences. These are disturbing messages.” Former Dutch talent show producer apologizes amid scandal 2022-01-20T05:00:00Z Other recommendations from the committee on standards in public life that May is expected to endorse include a specific offence of intimidating a political candidate. Theresa May calls abuse in public life 'a threat to democracy' 2018-02-05T05:00:00Z “I would like to apologise for the offence,” she says. A day in court for non-payment of the TV licence: ‘What do they want us to do, kill ourselves?’ 2014-09-24T04:00:00Z “While there is no specific offence of breast-ironing, the police have a range of other offences at their disposal to deal with any cases they encounter,” she added. Breast-ironing: UK government vows to tackle abusive practice 2019-02-13T05:00:00Z The BBC broadcast detectives searching his home in August 2014 while Richard, 77, one of Britain’s best known entertainers, was away on holiday as part of an investigation into allegations of historical child sex offences. BBC to pay damages to Cliff Richard for televising police raid 2018-07-18T04:00:00Z He was stopped by police for a driving offence in Las Vegas after being spotted changing lanes and making a turn without signalling properly. Suge Knight arrested in Las Vegas 2012-02-10T12:31:22Z A new law made it a criminal offence to force people into marriage with a maximum jail term of seven years. UK makes forced marriage illegal as pursues campaign of 'British values' 2014-06-16T04:00:00Z However, the objection to those shows is that the assumptions behind the characterisation and writing date from an era of different attitudes to race and therefore risk causing offence now. Fawlty Towers isn't racist. Major Gowen is 2013-01-23T15:41:34Z The figures do suggest Lucy's killer will be caught: 90% of murder and manslaughter cases result in someone being charged with an offence, though a small proportion will be acquitted at trial. Lucy Beale's killer - the likely suspects 2015-02-18T05:00:00Z The Belarussian legal system is a farce, and no conviction bears a confident relationship to culpability for any crime – unless it is to give offence to the autocratic president, Alexander Lukashenko. Clive Stafford Smith: Belarus Free Theatre risk life and death 2013-06-10T11:11:56Z Earlier this year, the baddies from Men In Black 3 were excised from the China edition after the censors took offence at the fact they were all Chinese. Sci-fi blockbuster Looper achieves Chinese box office first 2012-10-01T18:26:12Z Facebook Twitter Pinterest ‘Pretending these offences roll off our backs is strategic – don’t give them the satisfaction – but it isn’t the truth.’ Jessica Valenti: my life as a ‘sex object’ 2016-05-28T04:00:00Z In the UK, 85% are there for non-violent offences, yet it takes barely weeks inside for them to lose their kids. Natasha Lyonne: ‘There’s a fighter in me that wants to survive’ 2019-07-21T04:00:00Z At social events he became so afraid of causing offence, or of himself being offended, that he would pre-empt all potentially upsetting topics by asking an endless series of factual questions. How Raymond Roussel Put the Impossible on the Page 2019-05-02T04:00:00Z Given the age of gay consent in 1985, this constituted a double offence. JN-T: The Life and Scandalous Times of John Nathan-Turner by Richard Marson – review 2013-03-22T16:30:04Z Tosh disputes the audience member's account of the event, but has nevertheless apologised for any offence caused. John McEnroe and Daniel Tosh – you cannot be serious? 2012-07-11T15:54:40Z He then spends eight days in a French prison for a minor offence. Greg Baxter's top 10 memento mori 2010-07-21T11:15:00Z Still, it's easy to see why the film caused massive offence in Britain and among troops of many nationalities in the China-Burma-India theatre when it was released in 1945. Objective, Burma! – liberating cinema from the truth 2012-11-30T10:56:18Z Shortly after the death of Diana, the writer Ian Jack coined the phrase "recreational grief", and you could easily argue that in the past few years we've seen the rise of "recreational offence". The Book of Mormon – review 2013-03-24T00:05:41Z However, it agreed that "not all parents will consider acts of this nature to be appropriate" and said it "regretted any offence caused". Britain's Got Talent nudity censured 2013-09-09T12:46:36Z She had only recently learned of the meme, and saw it as just a bit of fun: “I’m sure there are people out there that will take offence, but it doesn’t bother me.” What does it mean to be a ‘Karen’? Karens explain 2020-05-13T04:00:00Z "Vilification based on sexual identity is just as serious an offence as vilification based on gender, race, religion, colour or special disability." Commentator apologises for gay slur 2014-07-13T04:00:00Z Adelasoye operated in partnership with a Ukrainian man extradited from Sweden for drug offences and a local vicar with a large church and a very small congregation. Marine Court: Hymn to the Sun 2010-09-03T23:06:00Z But that doesn’t help, because we inadvertently end up downgrading the severity of the offence, which, in turn, helps normalise it. It's not groping or fondling – it is sexual assault 2017-01-13T05:00:00Z It made the sale of obscene material a statutory offence. Porn wars: the debate that's dividing academia 2013-06-15T23:05:31Z A conditional discharge means if Winehouse commits further offences within the next two years she will also face re-sentencing for the offences. 2010-01-20T12:15:00Z In a written statement, band member Mariya Alekhina said the performance was an administrative offence, but had become a criminal case "as a result of the influence of political, law-enforcement and spiritual elites". Pussy Riot deny protest charges 2012-07-30T11:12:53Z Of course not everyone will hang around for the whole "o, my offence is rank" let alone "to be or not to be". Shakespeare flashmob surprises diners with pop-up performance 2012-08-28T18:26:31Z And somehow, it gets away with it at a time when "taking offence" is all the rage. Django Unchained, Djack Whitehall and Djames Delingpole 2013-01-13T20:00:00Z The star has a history of drug and driving offences. George Michael freed from jail, vows new start 2010-10-11T15:45:00Z We never found out what element caused offence; the Lego, the Stars Wars theme, but whatever it was he had to wear his t-shirt inside out while were in the terminal. Ten airport horror stories that will make you never want to fly again 2014-07-02T04:00:00Z "Male arrested for drug driving in @WYP_BradfordS also dealt with for a fraud offence when multiple sheets of fake @McDonaldsUK coffee stickers were found in his vehicle," the Steerside Enforcement Team tweeted. McDonald's scammed? UK man with 'fake' coffee loyalty stickers arrested after alleged drunk driving 2019-12-12T05:00:00Z The offences are contrary to section four of the Road Traffic Act 1988. George Michael could face jail 2010-08-24T10:18:00Z He was doing odd jobs for BBC radio when Alasdair Milne, then working for its flagship current affairs programme Tonight, spotted his ability to ask "impertinent" questions without giving offence. Alan Whicker, globetrotting TV presenter, dies aged 87 2013-07-12T14:56:37Z At what point did her evident distaste for Nazi policies turn into a treasonable offence? An opera for my resistance fighter aunt 2012-11-21T19:07:19Z In a personal email to one complainant, a spokesperson for Viacom, Comedy Central's parent company, wrote: "We regret any offence caused, particularly to the Strange family and the Muriwai community." Stephen Fry takes US sitcom role and shark-attack jokes bite the dust 2013-03-19T15:20:24Z The initial phase of the new penal code introduces fines or prison terms for offences including indecent behaviour, failure to attend Friday prayers and pregnancies out-of-wedlock. Stars boycott Beverly Hills Hotel 2014-05-07T09:42:43Z Ovenden, who denies offences of indecency and indecent assault relating to four children – now all adults – between 1972 and 1985, told the court of his own idyllic childhood growing up in Hampshire. Artist Graham Ovenden denies abusing young models 2013-03-21T18:26:00Z But it is understood he was considered inappropriate for car insurance advertising after totting up 12 points on his licence for speeding offences. Clunes dropped after driving ban 2012-11-19T11:35:51Z Earlier this year in Nottinghamshire a teenage girl who sent a topless picture of herself to her then boyfriend was investigated under the offence of having distributed an indecent image of a child. 'Any boy who tells you that he hasn't seen porn is lying. Porn changes what you expect from girls' 2014-09-28T04:00:00Z Not the written word's finest hour in lots of ways, but hardly a sackable offence. True to type: why letters are a labour of love 2010-10-16T23:00:00Z This technique — a veritable Marat/Sade of 20th-century history — exposed the nature of the offence more effectively than traditional documentary procedure. The Look of Silence: second Act of Killing as horrifically gripping as first - Venice film festival review 2014-08-27T04:00:00Z She was arrested several times for public order offences, hospitalised for emphysema and treated for an infection caused by silicone breast implants. Amy Winehouse obituary 2011-07-23T19:08:11Z It was Johnson’s first and only offence, and despite never touching drugs herself, she was given a sentence of life plus 25 years. Tears, trauma and reality TV: inside Kim Kardashian West's legal crusade 2020-04-06T04:00:00Z Artist Graham Ovenden said he would not make any apologies for crimes he said he had not committed Renowned Cornwall artist Graham Ovenden has been given a suspended sentence for indecency offences against young girls. Artist sentenced over indecency 2013-06-04T13:26:24Z Starting as a fiscal conservative and social liberal, he ended a social conservative who brought in long prison terms for drug offences but also extended the vast state university system. The great might-have-been 2014-10-16T04:00:00Z Their demeanour is playfully contrasted with the solemnity of the bewigged judge, and most of the offences are quite minor – petty theft, defacing public statues, drunkenness in a public place. The Angels' Share – review 2012-06-02T23:05:32Z Not every misunderstanding is a sackable offence, and HR departments are advised to deal with complaints on a sliding scale. How Harvey Weinstein’s accusers gave women worldwide a voice 2017-10-21T04:00:00Z The BBC Trust's editorial standards committee investigated the incident and found that it was in breach of its broadcasting guidelines on harm and offence and was not editorially justified. Top Gear: Jeremy Clarkson's Elephant Man joke ruled offensive 2012-10-01T14:07:56Z Scotland Yard has confirmed that sexual violence against women by gangs is now "at the top of our agenda" following initiatives that have seen gun crime fall by 17% and knife crime offences by 11.5%. Gangs draw up lists of girls to rape as proxy attacks on rivals 2014-07-19T04:00:00Z Only a generation or two earlier, translating the Bible was a capital offence – William Tyndale, whose own groundbreaking translation the King James Version built on, was strangled and burned for heresy. Do we need to hide who we are to speak freely in the era of identity politics? 2018-12-02T05:00:00Z And no offence, but I'd rather be a mystery to the world, and it becomes less and less possible. John Hawkes: 'To be a good actor, I need to be invisible' 2013-01-13T00:05:09Z Now, let's compare the harm in that to the worst criminal offence that's ever been done to you. Clive Stafford Smith: 'The jury system in this country is utter insanity' 2012-07-08T19:00:02Z Eventually, you become desensitised to the offence you are causing, but go on causing it. A letter to … The man who insulted my brother, who has cerebral palsy 2017-03-18T04:00:00Z Asked about the offence caused by the remarks three years ago, Starr told the BBC that Liverpool was still very important to him. Ringo Starr says sorry for Liverpool jibe 2011-05-25T10:22:10Z Around 20,000 people turned up to mark the solstice and by dawn there had been 30 arrests for minor offences. Summer solstice celebrations at Stonehenge hit by funding blow 2010-06-21T11:00:00Z Avoid, if you can, giving gratuitous offence . . . you risk losing your readers. Civilities: The current rage about ‘political correctness’ is both wrong and rude 2015-09-11T04:00:00Z She lived in the flat below the victim – someone who had spent time in prison for drugs and sex work offences and seemed warm, friendly and very vulnerable. The fatal, hateful rise of choking during sex 2019-07-25T04:00:00Z And can they beat mine: an encounter with a disturbingly angry couple who took offence to a standing ovation because it blocked their view? How a standing ovation led to stage rage | Mark Brown 2010-03-18T16:19:00Z That means that a conviction for a non-violent drug offence, sometimes as minor as selling pot, can be enough to end all possibility of freedom. Eugene Jarecki and the campaign to end America's war on drugs 2013-03-31T00:02:00Z The commission calls on the UN to back decriminalisation of minor, non-violent drug offences involving the use, possession and sale of small quantities. Medical experts call for global drug decriminalisation 2016-03-24T04:00:00Z However, Ofcom stated that Channel 5 did not do enough to limit the potential for McIntyre's comments to cause serious offence to some viewers. Big Brother rapped over comments 2012-11-19T17:00:29Z The 71-year-old was serving a short sentence at Wormwood Scrubs prison in west London after being convicted of a benefits offence which he insists he did not commit. Former prisoner sues Ministry of Justice over PTSD from rats 2019-01-29T05:00:00Z Possession of such material is already an offence in Scotland and could be similarly outlawed in England and Wales if the government closes a loophole in the Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008, they say. Criminalise possession of 'rape porn', campaigners urge David Cameron 2013-06-07T00:59:10Z The film was certainly illegal in Britain, where the distribution of video nasties was a criminal offence. 'Banned in 46 countries' – is Faces of Death the most shocking film ever? 2018-10-01T04:00:00Z An investigation into the police operation by the Independent Police Complaints Commission found no evidence of a criminal offence. Smiley 'icon of British reggae rap' 2013-07-02T15:04:21Z The key to apologising to people like Mr Turk was that one should apologise if any offence has been taken. Jimmy Carr said sorry. So did William Shatner - but without apologising 2012-06-21T19:00:01Z But let's leave aside the merits of this particular case and look at the bigger picture: how does a critic stay honest without giving offence? How rude should theatre critics be? 2011-07-29T14:03:46Z Our Lady of Histrionics took offence to the website Ridiculous Pictures of Celine Dion, dispatching her lawyers with a cease and desist order. Celine Dion shuts down parody website 2011-07-22T11:26:28Z He took great offence to a line about how never being happy doesn’t mean being unhappy, and the inference being gay meant one would never be happy. An oral history of Fame: 'We were dancing on cars in the epicentre of porn and filth!' 2020-08-19T04:00:00Z The judge warned Michael that his offences were serious and he could face prison when he returns to be sentenced. George Michael could face jail 2010-08-24T10:18:00Z The couple complained that Galliano had hurled racist and anti-Semitic comments at them, an offence under French law. Dior fires "odious" Galliano over racist slurs 2011-03-02T05:52:25Z Film director Roman Polanski has been released after being questioned by prosecutors in Poland over sex offences in the US. Polanski: US extradition attempt fails 2014-10-30T04:00:00Z In other words, if the Muslims and Hindus will object to perceived offences against their religious sentiments, as they frequently do, why couldn't the Christians? Religious censorship crushes creativity. So is it ever right to ban art? 2012-08-10T21:30:01Z Usually it's what the music stands for that causes offence, in endless variations on that original exploitation of the generation gap. What is the most offensive album of all time? 2010-10-21T22:00:00Z It is also believed to be practised fairly widely in some immigrant communities in Europe, where many governments have moved to make it a criminal offence. Female mutilation a means of male power over women: UN rights chief 2014-06-16T04:00:00Z You risk giving offence, while saving essentially no time: it’s rudeness without reward. Too busy to be polite? Gt stfd 2015-07-10T04:00:00Z During a speedy trial, the three women apologised for any offence they caused to believers but insisted they were committing a political act. Russian court to hear Pussy Riot appeal 2012-09-30T11:15:06Z She was among more than 30 people charged with a variety offences relating to a vast illegal gambling and money laundering operation. Aaron Sorkin to adapt poker memoir 2014-11-12T05:00:00Z Oddly, McCartney's involvement seemed a relatively minor offence. Courtney Love slams Nirvana 'reunion' with Paul McCartney 2012-12-14T10:25:13Z It is still not even categorised as a “sexual offence” – although to victims, it can feel every bit as violating. ‘There’s no end and no escape. You feel so, so exposed’: life as a victim of revenge porn 2019-09-22T04:00:00Z The police now warn teenagers that they face prosecution if they share such images, although in practice first-time offences are likely to be met with a caution. 'Any boy who tells you that he hasn't seen porn is lying. Porn changes what you expect from girls' 2014-09-28T04:00:00Z A statement from Madame Tussauds has been causing offence. We've always found Hitler hilarious ? the alternative is much more odious 2011-08-27T23:06:06Z His son from a previous marriage, Cameron Douglas, 31, was jailed for five years in April for drugs offences. Michael Douglas treated for throat tumour 2010-08-17T09:46:00Z You would become progressively louder and more argumentative before taking offence at some perceived slight and losing your temper. Letter to … my dad, whose heavy drinking is out of control 2017-12-30T05:00:00Z The Metropolitan police reported 104 arrests by early afternoon for a range of offences, including 15 arrests for possession of Class A drugs. Notting Hill carnival: sunshine brings smile to revellers 2010-08-30T17:04:00Z Once upon a time, the moment anyone was charged with an offence, a blanket of enforced silence descended. Yeates case puts media coverage in the spotlight 2011-01-02T00:05:54Z Flynn considers the case of a hypothetical pair of identical twins convicted of a capital offence. Are We Getting Smarter? by James R Flynn – review 2012-09-28T09:02:01Z Yet the term “noncontact offence” in this context, is an interesting one – it almost feels inaccurate: while sending an unsolicited photograph does not involve physical contact, it can feel like a violation; an assault. What makes men send dick pics? 2019-01-08T05:00:00Z Ofcom has launched an investigation to see if the show breaches UK broadcasting regulations for harm and offence. Ofcom investigates Keith Lemon TV show over puppy prize 2012-06-11T14:34:37Z “Wounded Tiger” celebrates the triumphs and castigates the offences fairly. Batting for survival 2014-07-31T04:00:00Z However, children aged 10-13 cannot be held responsible for an offence unless it is proved they knew it was wrong. Age of criminal responsibility must be raised, say experts 2019-11-04T05:00:00Z The offence taken by many Mexicans over Sarkozy's vociferous lobbying is palpable, despite the general recognition that miscarriages of justice are common in Mexico. Nicolas Sarkozy triggers row with Mexico over French kidnapper 2011-02-17T18:32:55Z Doueri was subsequently arrested and questioned by a military court, but was not charged with any offence. Middle Eastern filmmakers celebrate historic Oscar nominations 2018-01-24T05:00:00Z It had been reported missing after being towed away by the council for a parking offence. Rev and The Interceptors 2010-06-29T07:00:00Z “Countries such as Portugal and the Czech Republic decriminalised minor drug offences years ago, with significant financial savings, less incarceration, significant public health benefits, and no significant increase in drug use,” says the report. Medical experts call for global drug decriminalisation 2016-03-24T04:00:00Z Neither takes offence when I ask if it is stolen. Good Time directors the Safdie brothers: ‘Robert Pattinson was just a guy chasing work’ 2017-11-16T05:00:00Z Opinion will divide as to whether there is offence to be taken here on the subject of mental health. Mental – review 2012-11-15T22:00:03Z The last of Savile's suspected offences took place just two years before his death, when he was 84. Police failings over BBC's Savile exposed in UK report 2013-03-12T00:10:06Z It’s all about talking about being on the offence, not on the defence. Nkechi Anele from Saskwatch: 'I've hated my hair for most of my life' 2017-11-13T05:00:00Z The merit of The Spy Who Came in from the Cold, then – or its offence, depending where you stood – was not that it was authentic, but that it was credible. John le Carré: 'I was a secret even to myself' 2013-04-12T20:01:01Z When causing offence is almost inevitable, it takes a strong stomach to want to give it a go. Worst job in showbiz: why will no one touch the world's glitziest gigs? 2019-01-22T05:00:00Z Among its many other offences, “clean eating” was a series of claims about food that were all or nothing – which only serves to underline the fact that most people, as usual, are stuck with nothing. Why we fell for clean eating 2017-08-11T04:00:00Z A Pontypridd man has been charged with sexual offences against children and is due to appear at Cardiff magistrates court today. Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins charged with child sex offences 2012-12-19T09:01:01Z Typical was their treatment of Rice-Davies, who after refusing to talk about Ward was sent to Holloway Prison, with her bail set at an exorbitant £2,000, to face charges for a minor motoring offence. An English Affair: Sex, Class and Power in the Age of Profumo by Richard Davenport-Hines – review 2013-01-04T10:00:01Z At the time of the offence, Kempton was 57 years old. Revealed: 1961 Goya 'theft' from National Gallery was a family affair 2012-11-30T15:33:32Z Thoughtfully searching for the right word, free of off-notes, does more than avoid offence. Double-edged words 2016-02-11T05:00:00Z Detectives have been examining three categories of alleged offences: those involving only Savile, which make up the majority of cases; those involving Savile and others; and those which had no direct link to Savile. Late BBC star Savile suspected of 199 crimes: UK police 2012-12-12T19:16:34Z The offence usually carries a minimum of 10 years in jail, unless the judge decides on leniency. Five years in jail for Michael Douglas's son for selling drugs 2010-04-20T17:09:00Z In the past 12 months, 15 people have been prosecuted or charged with child sexual exploitation offences in Rotherham. Rotherham: failures led to sexual abuse of 1,400 children 2014-08-26T04:00:00Z Sex offences, particularly against children, are extremely serious crimes. Graham Ovenden walks free after judged no longer a sexual threat 2013-06-04T18:09:56Z Imprecise and subjective, they were replaced in 2003 by harm and offence. 'Porn producers live in a parallel world' 2011-04-11T06:00:02Z The watchdog said in a statement that providing others with refreshments and entertainment at an election event is “a corrupt conduct and a serious offence” and is against the elections ordinance. Hong Kong pop singer, activist arrested on corruption charge 2021-08-01T04:00:00Z No offence to Brid, Whitby or any of the other Princesses in saying that, btw, but I'm sure that any visitor from another planet, or even down south, would rate the town top. Scarborough could sustain a full-scale maritime heritage centre, says report from Hull University 2012-10-03T10:06:45Z The footballer denied the offence but was found guilty by a jury at Caernarfon crown court. Ched Evans leaves prison after serving rape sentence 2014-10-17T04:00:00Z "I am deeply sorry if my comments about Her Majesty the Queen caused offence," she said. Charlotte Church 'deeply sorry' for insulting the Queen 2011-01-10T11:23:12Z But watch Smith and Jones' sketch, and it's comedy's new generation that comes across as puritanical, and the mainstream that's giving offence. The Two Ronnies: the double act's popularity is still booming 2010-12-23T10:30:00Z Earlier this week, Bieber was reportedly ticketed for a traffic offence. Justin Bieber paparazzo let off as judge throws out chase case 2012-11-15T11:34:28Z The watchdog said that providing others with refreshments and entertainment at an election event is “a corrupt conduct and a serious offence” and is against the elections ordinance. Corruption charges dropped for Hong Kong singer, activist 2021-08-05T04:00:00Z The Crown Prosecution Service said the alleged offences related to one existing complainant and two new complainants. Entertainer Rolf Harris faces three new sex assault charges 2013-12-23T08:48:12Z It is also about the normalisation of sexual offences within a culture that suggests women should just shut up and get used to it. Women being masturbated at in public isn't as rare as you might think 2014-06-26T04:00:00Z But Ofcom said it was clear the drama was fictional and Glitter had a well-known history of child sex offences. Gary Glitter complaint dismissed 2011-07-18T15:34:46Z It seems the kind of broad satire he does so intuitively is being scrutinised ever more closely for signs of offence and political correctness. Will Ferrell: ‘Ignorance is a key part of comedy’ 2015-12-20T05:00:00Z "It's not educational, it actually causes huge offence and would confuse the young audience they say they want to reach of African heritage." Exhibit B: Is controversial art show racist? 2014-09-24T04:00:00Z The act makes it easier for prosecutors to fine and imprison business owners, property owners and rave promoters for failing to prevent drug-related offences committed by their customers. Ecstasy sold in US is less pure and more dangerous than in Europe, experts warn 2016-12-10T05:00:00Z Escaped animals are a minor offence listed as "animals running at large". Ex-Smashing Pumpkins bassist jailed 2011-02-11T16:38:51Z Sharon Holland has also begun a petition calling for Parliament to debate measures to create a statutory offence of manslaughter by coercive or controlling behaviour. Mum of Portsmouth domestic abuse victim calls for law changes 2023-11-17T05:00:00Z Scatchard has previously been convicted of sexual offences in which he administered drugs to his victims before attacking them. Richard Scatchard: Search for sex offender wanted over woman's death 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z It was worse than a bad day at the office - edging a split decision against a debutant may well be a sackable offence. February date for historic Fury-Usyk fight in Saudi 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z The offences were committed at the party's parliamentary office on Old Glamis Road. Two sentenced for racially abusing FM Humza Yousaf 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z The bulk of offences are public order - so insults, intimidation and threats that can lead to more. LGBTQ+ people 'feel threatened on London public transport' 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z They added the driver and other adults were given traffic offence reports. Police find 15 people in vehicle on M62 in Warrington 2023-11-15T05:00:00Z The sentencing comes after Walker entered guilty pleas to 16 dishonesty offences, committed between 22 August 2005 and 21 August 2008. Businessman jailed for three years for motorhome fraud 2023-11-15T05:00:00Z Climate campaigner Greta Thunberg has appeared before magistrates to deny a public order offence after her arrest at a protest in central London. Greta Thunberg denies public order offence 2023-11-15T05:00:00Z Judge Lord Beckett remanded the seven guilty of the most serious offences in custody, and all eight will be sentenced in January. Eight found guilty after child abuse ring trial 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z It turned out to be Evans who went on to admit five attacks and spent five decades in prison for the offences. Killer known as 'Clifton rapist' sexually assaults women after release 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z A court in Uganda has charged a man with terrorism along with other offences over the killing last month of two tourists and their guide. Uganda attack: Man charged with terrorism over honeymoon deaths 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z Judge Gordon Kerr KC said his offences were aggravated because of the length of time over which his crimes were committed, the amount of money involved and the multiple victims impacted. Businessman jailed for three years for motorhome fraud 2023-11-15T05:00:00Z The sentence was made up of six years for the firearms charge, and two years for the fundraising charge - both of which are offences under the Terrorism Act. Friend of 'IS Beatle' jailed for terrorism offences 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z Seven men have been charged over disorder for offences including inciting racial hatred. More powers for policing protests considered by government 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z Skochilenko denies the formal charge of knowingly spreading false information about the Russian army - an offence punishable in her case by up to ten years. Lawyers seek release of Russian artist who staged anti-war price tag protest 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z Seven men have been charged over disorder on Armistice Day for offences including inciting racial hatred. London protests: Seven charged and 145 arrested as police appeals continue 2023-11-12T05:00:00Z "I prefer we positively support homeless people, who are members of our community and deserve empathy and support under complex circumstances, rather than create a new offence or give fines," he added. How area once dubbed 'tent city' cut rough sleeping 2023-11-11T05:00:00Z He had fought a lengthy legal battle to get the charges dismissed, arguing at the Old Bailey and the Court of Appeal he had already spent time in prison in Turkey for similar offences. Friend of 'IS Beatle' jailed for terrorism offences 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z Police added while the march itself did not see such physical violence, other serious offences were being investigated, including antisemitic hate crimes. More powers for policing protests considered by government 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z The UK did make it a criminal offence under the Online Safety Act 2023 after calls from multiple campaigners. Whitney Wolfe Herd: How the Bumble boss changed the dating scene 2023-11-11T05:00:00Z Investigations into other offences - including antisemitic hate crimes - continue, police said. London protests: Seven charged and 145 arrested as police appeals continue 2023-11-12T05:00:00Z Ten others were arrested for other offences including possession of offensive weapons, affray, and possession of drugs. Rishi Sunak condemns violence on day of protests in London 2023-11-11T05:00:00Z He was deported to the UK in August 2022 after serving a prison sentence in Turkey for terrorism offences. Friend of 'IS Beatle' jailed for terrorism offences 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z Investigations into a small number of hate crime and support for proscribed organisation offences were also ongoing, he said. London police arrest over 120 as pro-Palestinian rally draws counter-protests 2023-11-11T05:00:00Z Another 10 arrests were made for other offences. London police arrest dozens as pro-Palestinian rally draws counter-protests 2023-11-11T05:00:00Z Police added while the march itself did not see such physical violence, other serious offences were being investigated. London protests: Seven charged and 145 arrested as police appeals continue 2023-11-12T05:00:00Z The Met said it had made 188 hate crime arrests - the majority for antisemitic offences - since the conflict between Hamas and Israel erupted on 7 October. Rishi Sunak condemns violence on day of protests in London 2023-11-11T05:00:00Z Police say faked audio purporting to capture the Mayor of London calling for Armistice Day to be re-scheduled for a pro-Palestinian march "does not constitute a criminal offence". Fake audio of Sadiq Khan is not a crime, says Met 2023-11-11T05:00:00Z That led to nine separatist leaders being convicted and jailed for between nine and 13 years for offences ranging from sedition to misuse of public funds. Explainer: What does the amnesty for Catalan separatists in Spain mean? 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z Three women appeared in court on Friday charged with terrorism offences for supporting Hamas by wearing paraglider images, and police say the behaviour of breakaway groups at the rallies has become more violent. Huge crowds expected for London pro-Palestinian rally, police gear for trouble 2023-11-11T05:00:00Z The seven men, aged between 23 and 75, have been charged over offences including possession of weapons, public order, possession of drugs and assault on an emergency worker. London protests: Seven charged and 145 arrested as police appeals continue 2023-11-12T05:00:00Z The offences took place in March and April 2022, with police launching an investigation after being alerted by the victim's son. Swindon man jailed for sex assaults on elderly woman with dementia 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z Mr Newsome's alleged offence arose from "grievances" with his employer, the court heard. Secret material case against forces member dropped 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z Since 2012, when Catalan independence politicians started their efforts to break away from Spain, hundreds of people have faced legal action for alleged offences varying from sedition to embezzlement and disobedience. Explainer: What does the amnesty for Catalan separatists in Spain mean? 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z They said in a statement on social media they had alerted police to a "possible criminal offence". Woodhall Spa: Fraud allegation over 1940s-themed festival 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z In a separate update on Friday, the Met said it had made 188 hate crime arrests since the 7 October attacks on Israel, a majority of which were for suspected anti-Semitic offences. Police brace for largest pro-Palestinian protest and impose Cenotaph exclusion zone 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z Police are under pressure to crack down on shoplifting, after the number of offences rose by 24% in England and Wales in 2022-23. Shoplifting: The stories behind the statistics 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z A man has been arrested on suspicion of a number of driving and drug offences after a high-speed chase on the M6 motorway in Cheshire. M6 car chase brought to an end as police cars ram BMW 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z Seven adults were arrested on suspicion of immigration offences and passed over to immigration officials. Children among suspected migrants in lorry at Reading M4 services 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z Under the Act, someone can be found guilty of an offence if they have "intent to cause a person harassment, alarm or distress". When can protesting over the Gaza war be illegal in the UK? 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z The rest were for public order offences, many of which were racially aggravated and linked to protests. London pro-Palestinian march to proceed, Sunak asks police for safety assurances 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z Last year, more than 50% of shop theft offences were closed with no suspect identified, while fewer than 15% led to a suspect being charged. Shoplifting: The stories behind the statistics 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z Albon was investigated after the race on the subject of track limits offences at Turn Six, but no action was taken. Haas' right of review for US Grand Prix postponed 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z The government says "reckless" producers and suppliers who do not thoroughly check the purpose of any sale will be breaking the law: "Turning a blind eye will be committing an offence." What is nitrous oxide and why is it being banned? 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z The Met Police said: "Displaying a Palestinian flag on its own isn't a criminal offence, however it can be if there are aggravating factors." When can protesting over the Gaza war be illegal in the UK? 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z Most of the antisemitic offences were reported in London's Hackney area, home to a large Jewish community. London pro-Palestinian march to proceed, Sunak asks police for safety assurances 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z "That unfortunately hit him quite hard and he fell back into more regular drug use, which leads to these offences," his solicitor said. Shoplifting: The stories behind the statistics 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z Because before the litany of firearms offences that ultimately ended with his incarceration, Rahimi found himself subject to a domestic violence restraining order after an incident in 2019. Should domestic abusers have guns? US Supreme Court will decide in United States v Rahimi 2023-11-07T05:00:00Z The government has made possession of nitrous oxide, or laughing gas, a criminal offence in England and Wales. What is nitrous oxide and why is it being banned? 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z Home Secretary Suella Braverman has written to chief constables in England and Wales to suggest that some instances of waving a Palestinian flag or chanting may be a criminal offence. When can protesting over the Gaza war be illegal in the UK? 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z The force says, between 1 October and 1 November, it saw 554 reports of antisemitic offences - compared with 44 in the same period in 2022. Jewish students at UK universities 'deeply anxious', union warns 2023-11-07T05:00:00Z Prosecutor James Nichols said Donoghue had a "long record of similar offences", but had not been in court for the past three years. Shoplifting: The stories behind the statistics 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z Possession of nitrous oxide, also known as NOS, has become a criminal offence in the UK. Nitrous oxide: Laughing gas possession becomes illegal 2023-11-07T05:00:00Z Nitrous oxide is now a Class C drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, making possession and sale for recreational purposes a criminal offence. What is nitrous oxide and why is it being banned? 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z The Met Police later published a statement saying "the waving of a particular flag is not, in itself, a specific criminal offence unless it relates to a proscribed organisation". When can protesting over the Gaza war be illegal in the UK? 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z While there have been arrests on previous protests - including for serious offences - the Met chief told the BBC he would not class the scale as "major disorder". Pro-Palestinian march ban would be last resort - Met 2023-11-07T05:00:00Z She admitted 23 offences, totalling more than £1,000 in stolen goods. Shoplifting: The stories behind the statistics 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z Riley, an officer with Lancashire Constabulary, had previously denied the offence and was facing trial at Manchester Crown Court next week but changed his plea. Lancashire Police officer admits attempted murder of woman 2023-11-07T05:00:00Z It is designed to replace the 1824 Vagrancy Act, which makes begging and rough sleeping a criminal offence in England and Wales. Suella Braverman still pushing for crackdown on use of tents by homeless 2023-11-07T05:00:00Z The Scottish government brought in a new law last year which heavily restricts the sale of fireworks and made it an offence to buy them for young people. Minister 'open to discussion' about fireworks ban 2023-11-07T05:00:00Z Abbkr, who had denied the offences on the basis of insanity, will be sentenced on Nov. 17. Man who set fire to UK mosque worshippers found guilty of attempted murder 2023-11-06T05:00:00Z Though Farooq denies preparing acts of terrorism, he has admitted a number of other offences including possessing a pressure cooker bomb "with intent to endanger life or cause serious injury to property". Leeds hospital bomb trial: Patient says he 'tried to cheer up' accused 2023-11-06T05:00:00Z Duff retired from judicial office on 1 December 2021, five weeks after committing the offence. Senior legal figure admits sexual and racist comments charge 2023-11-06T05:00:00Z In total, 29 people were arrested by the Met Police, on suspicion of public order offences, racially motivated crimes and assaulting a police officer. Six charged after London pro-Palestinian protest 2023-11-06T05:00:00Z Three tight decisions, but the officials could not be sure any of them were offences. 'Sick' Arteta fumes at Newcastle VAR goal 'disgrace' 2023-11-04T04:00:00Z Police in countries around the world have reported a surge in anti-Semitic and Islamophobic offences in the wake of Hamas' attack on Israel on Oct. French police hunt suspect in stabbing of Jewish woman 2023-11-04T04:00:00Z The other two were held for a public order offence and assaulting a police officer, the force added. Thousands join pro-Palestinian protests across UK 2023-11-04T04:00:00Z According to the report, the proposals include creating a civil offence whereby charities could be fined for handing out tents if they are deemed to have caused a nuisance. Home Secretary Suella Braverman wants to restrict use of tents by homeless 2023-11-04T04:00:00Z Bob Stewart has surrendered the Conservative whip while he considers an appeal over his conviction for a racially aggravated public order offence, a government source told the PA news agency. Bob Stewart surrenders Conservative whip - government source 2023-11-04T04:00:00Z Bob Stewart has surrendered the Conservative whip while he considers appealing against his conviction for a racially aggravated public order offence, the BBC understands. Tory MP Bob Stewart surrenders whip after racist abuse conviction 2023-11-04T04:00:00Z Since then the Metropolitan Police said it was investigating allegations of sexual offences made following media reports about Brand, while Thames Valley Police is also looking into reports of harassment and stalking. Russell Brand: Extra accuses comedian of film set sexual assault 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z The government has also said it wants to introduce mandatory jail terms for certain other offences, including shoplifting. What could be in the 2023 King's Speech? 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z A Conservative MP who told an activist to "go back to Bahrain" has been found guilty of a racially aggravated public order offence. Conservative MP Bob Stewart guilty of racially aggravated public order offence 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z At 17:15, Kay - who has convictions for driving offences and being drunk and disorderly - arrived home in his car with Bennett arriving seven minutes later in hers. Cheshire Police employee who tipped off criminal friend is jailed 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z The defendant is accused of planning to assemble a "kidnap and restraint kit" and encouraging a third party to travel to the UK to carry out the alleged offences. Man denies alleged plot to kidnap Holly Willoughby 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z Five weeks after that, prosecutors in Manhattan charged Bankman-Fried, who had already resigned, with several financial offences including wire fraud, securities fraud, commodities fraud and money laundering. Everyone got duped by Sam Bankman-Fried's big gamble 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z It is not among the offences criminalised by the Beijing imposed national security law, but it has been ruled by the Court of Final Appeal as an act that can endanger national security. Hong Kong student jailed for 2 months under sedition over social media posts in Japan 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z Amnesty International said in a June report that Iran had executed at least 173 people convicted of drug-related offences this year after "systematically unfair trials". Dozens killed in fire at Iranian drug rehab centre 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z Both defendants attended their police interviews voluntarily, the jury heard, and it was agreed by prosecution and defence there had been no bribery or corruption offences. David Mackintosh trial: No comment given in police interviews 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z The couple, who said they had carried out the offence on behalf a third party, are now facing expulsion. German vice-chancellor Habeck hits out against rising antisemitism 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z Mr Ross cited Section 35 of the Inquiries Act, which sets out scenarios in which it could be a criminal offence to suppress, conceal or destroy evidence which could be relevant to the inquiry. Humza Yousaf quizzed over Covid WhatsApp cover-up claim 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z New legislation came into force in June making it a criminal offence to possess fireworks and flares at events like football matches. SPFL condemns use of pyrotechnics by Rangers fans 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z The force said a man was arrested on 1 November on suspicion of using a public communication network to send offensive messages and other offences. Man arrested over 'Manchester Arena bomber' costume 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z The incidents were being treated as public nuisance offences, police confirmed. Birmingham McDonald's mice protest suspect arrested 2023-11-01T04:00:00Z Celtic issued an apology for any offence caused. Who are the Celtic fan group the Green Brigade? 2023-11-01T04:00:00Z Police said they were treating the first incident, an apparent protest against the Israel-Gaza war, as a public nuisance offence. McDonald's condemns Birmingham restaurant mice protests 2023-11-01T04:00:00Z He was found guilty last month of abduction, assault and robbery as well as careless driving and other road traffic offences. Man jailed for holding neighbour hostage 2023-10-31T04:00:00Z "We will continue to work with local authorities and the community to ensure posters can be displayed. We regret any offence caused." Inquiry after officer seen removing posters of kidnapped Israelis 2023-10-31T04:00:00Z Deleting material relevant to the Scottish Covid inquiry after it issued a "do not destroy" notice last summer would be an offence. Covid inquiry: Why would the Scottish government delete WhatsApps? 2023-10-31T04:00:00Z Two women have been arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences following a Met Police appeal. Two women arrested in London on suspicion of terrorism offences 2023-10-30T04:00:00Z The Scottish inquiry issued a "do not destroy" order at the beginning of August 2022, meaning it could be an offence for witnesses to have deleted Covid-related messages after that date. Humza Yousaf denies deleting pandemic WhatsApp messages 2023-10-30T04:00:00Z The five offences are alleged to have been committed on the Portuguese Algarve. Portuguese police apologise to Madeleine McCann's parents 2023-10-30T04:00:00Z He said lawyers from the Crown Prosecution Service are working in the police operations room to help identify offences. Gaza/Israel protests: Met Commissioner calls for clarity 2023-10-29T04:00:00Z Businesses, charities and public organisations like schools and councils risk committing a criminal offence if they supply or display these products. Environment: What will plastic ban mean for takeaway prices? 2023-10-29T04:00:00Z The police later said the phrase could have a number of meanings, concluding no offence had taken place. London police chief calls for clarity on handling extremism at protests 2023-10-29T04:00:00Z Sean Tate, who is 47, is serving a six-year jail term for offences including kidnapping, robbery and possession of an offensive weapon. Sean Tate: Police appeal after prisoner escapes in Belfast 2023-10-27T04:00:00Z It said a 17-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, had been charged with a public order offence. Sir Bobby Charlton: Boy, 17, charged over Manchester City chants 2023-10-27T04:00:00Z “Carnegie brazenly denied the offences, but the jury returned a guilty verdict after their deliberation.” Sailor jailed for rape on Royal Navy ship 2023-10-27T04:00:00Z Antisemitic hate crime has continued to soar in London, with 408 offences recorded so far this month compared to 28 in the same period last year. Gaza war: Hate crime soars in London during conflict 2023-10-27T04:00:00Z All of the offences occurred in May and June, 2021, in Murphy's former home in east Belfast. Isobel Murphy jailed for sexually abusing teenage boy 2023-10-26T04:00:00Z The judge ordered the father-of-one not to use social media "at all", except to send messages, until the sentencing, and warned that he could be detained for the offences he had committed. TikTok star Mizzy banned from social media and faces custodial sentence 2023-10-26T04:00:00Z Officers are investigating a number of reports relating to allegations of non-recent sexual offences allegedly committed by a man. Tim Westwood interviewed a fourth time by police 2023-10-26T04:00:00Z She is only the second person to have been convicted in England and Wales of an FGM offence, after a Ugandan mother was found guilty in 2019 of subjecting her 3-year-old daughter to the practice. London woman guilty of aiding Kenyan female genital mutilation 2023-10-26T04:00:00Z Supporting a banned group is a criminal offence which can be punished by a prison sentence of up to 14 years. Gaza war: Hate crime soars in London during conflict 2023-10-27T04:00:00Z They also denied four other offences including cruelty to their baby. Constance Marten and Mark Gordon: Couple deny killing their newborn baby 2023-10-26T04:00:00Z Miller is being held in a male prison in line with new guidelines for trans prisoners who commit sexual offences that were introduced following an outcry over the Isla Bryson case. Man who abducted girl while dressed as a woman appeals against sentence 2023-10-26T04:00:00Z It is an offence to refuse to remove a face covering if asked by police who believe a crime may be committed. Gary Haggarty: 'Disbelief' at masked men inside Belfast courtroom 2023-10-25T04:00:00Z Twenty-three police officers and government officials have been charged with criminal offences including involuntary manslaughter and negligence. Itaewon crush: Survivors are still tormented a year on 2023-10-25T04:00:00Z More than 30 police and support officers have been convicted of child sex abuse offences in England and Wales since January 2022, BBC research has revealed. Police paedophiles: More than 30 guilty since January 2022 2023-10-25T04:00:00Z In court, Najafi admitted 21 offences, including fraud, furnishing documents to facilitate fraud and possession of false identity documents. Man who made fake ID using Border Agency letter and claimed £349k jailed 2023-10-25T04:00:00Z Judge Lloyd-Clarke said the offences were "significantly aggravated by the fact he was a serving police officer". Lewis Edwards: Snapchat sex abuse images police officer jailed 2023-10-25T04:00:00Z In some scenarios new forms of offence are being explored too, throwing up new complexities for law enforcement agencies. Paedophiles using AI to turn singers and film stars into kids 2023-10-24T04:00:00Z He has been in witness protection in England since being released from prison in 2018 after serving a reduced sentence for terrorism offences. UVF knew Belfast gun victims not republicans, trial hears 2023-10-24T04:00:00Z Jurors heard two other people were previously convicted "for their involvement in the offences". Mark Cavendish robbery suspect on trial after handing himself in 2023-10-24T04:00:00Z The general feeling is if the team can get the balance between offence and defence right, they'll be very hard to beat. 'Let the games begin' - NBA 2023-24 season preview 2023-10-24T04:00:00Z The representative added that McKenzie had "18 separate convictions from 26 offences starting in 1996 when he was convicted of robbery at 13". Manchester 'Teflon' drugs boss who owned £250k watch jailed 2023-10-24T04:00:00Z The reality is that they are now victims of Category A offences that never happened. Paedophiles using AI to turn singers and film stars into kids 2023-10-24T04:00:00Z The offences included five murders, among them the two workmen that Mr Smyth is on trial for. UVF knew Belfast gun victims not republicans, trial hears 2023-10-24T04:00:00Z Under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act of 1979 it is an offence to cause damage to a scheduled monument. Group caught having BBQs on West Kennet Long Barrow 2023-10-24T04:00:00Z Edwards, a police constable during most of the offences, was caught with more than 4,500 indecent images of children. Police officer Lewis Edwards asked for sex images in school uniform 2023-10-24T04:00:00Z He has been charged for wearing and displaying an animal part, which is a punishable offence under Indian law. Big Boss Kannada: Varthur Santhosh arrested for wearing tiger claw on show 2023-10-24T04:00:00Z The National Crime Agency has begun an investigation into Law to see if any criminal offences have been committed in the UK. 'Failure to act' on suicide website linked to 50 UK deaths 2023-10-24T04:00:00Z It said it "had not identified any offences arising from the specific clip", and specialist lawyers at the Crown Prosecution Service had reached the same conclusion. Hate crime law to be clarified after protest row 2023-10-23T04:00:00Z The offences spanned 160 charges, to which he pleaded guilty. PC Lewis Edwards used Snapchat to groom girls for sexual images 2023-10-23T04:00:00Z Official figures show that 365,164 shoplifting offences were recorded by police in England and Wales in the year to June - an increase of 25% on the same period last year. Police to treat shoplifting like organised crime 2023-10-23T04:00:00Z Under India's wildlife protection law, the offence of displaying animal parts can attract three to seven years in jail. Big Boss Kannada: Varthur Santhosh arrested for wearing tiger claw on show 2023-10-24T04:00:00Z When it becomes law, the Online Safety Act will include a new criminal offence of encouraging self harm and force platforms to remove that kind of content when it is reported to them. 'Failure to act' on suicide website linked to 50 UK deaths 2023-10-24T04:00:00Z Having reviewed the clip, the Met said they had not identified any offences. Hate crime law to be clarified after protest row 2023-10-23T04:00:00Z |
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