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David Flood
SubjectRe: Republicanism still an offence in England? (wasRe: Queen mother (of england) has died)
FromDavid Flood
Date2002-04-04 22:59 (2002-04-04 21:59)
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"Flame of the West" <jsolinasNoSpam@erols.com>wrote in message news:3CAACBD1.AC33269@erols.com...

Flame of the West
David Flood wrote:

David Flood
On a related note, I believe that 'The Guardian' is taking a test case against a UK law (dating from the mid-nineteenth century) making it an offence to advocate a republic.

Flame of the West
Weren't many Labour politicians on record as favoring abolishing the monarchy? How come they're still on the loose?

It wasn't intended for use in England:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/humanrights/story/0,7369,439239,00.html http://www.theballards.net/Harshaw/Martin/Treason.html

David