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Illegal to annoy
THURSDAY, JANUARY 9, 2014
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Yesterday the House of Lord's voted down the part of a government bill which would have brought the day even closer of it being illegal to annoy someone (http://news.yahoo.com/lords-defeat-uk-plans-penalise-39-annoying-39-202649249.html).

The government, as most governments do, have the presented a bill wrapped in good intentions. Namely, a bill to deal with the anti-social acts and disrespectful actions which are becoming more prevalent in UK society; such as large groups gathering, drinking and taking drugs together; or constant house parties in a residential apartment block. By enabling substantial sanctions including imprisonment against those causing the greatest disruption to people they can protect society or a particular area from troublesome individuals (There is a question as to whether this is necessary in light of current legislation, but maybe I will deal with that another time).

However, there is a massive danger here, and its due to interpretation. As we have seen in previous cases where words such as annoy or rather, 'insulting' have been used (thankfully now removed, http://m.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-21020737); these have been used and abused against Christians with preachers being arrested then released or some even facing trial and in even in some cases conviction.

The problem is the test applied is often very subjective, it often depends on the individuals sensitivity and background. We have all come across people who just are objectionable to Christians no matter how we act or live. Such have and will be used against Christian seeking to evangelise or express biblical beliefs which are unpalatable to others

This word annoy is dangerous because, I am sure, I have annoyed people in offering them a Gospel tract or when I have spoken on a busy street or even at Hyde Park corner. Likewise I have been annoyed by others pushing adverts for cheap calls across the world or when I have been accosted by the person in the high street who tries to get you to sign up to supporting a Charity while applying pressure to your conscience. The fact is we all get annoyed at some-point but if we start making it a 'injuctionable' and if breach imprisonment results, it would inhibit freedom in society. From a Christian perspective it could stop a Christian from fulfilling the great commission.

The very fact a retired police officer is the member of the upper chamber leading the objections should, we hope raise concerns in the governments advisers.

This is a victory and the House of Lord's as has often been the case recently have stalled or prevented this wording being included in the bill.

Its not over yet and the House of Commons could re-insert this part and send it back so much prayer is need.

Due to my previous legal experience and speaking with more learned colleagues, it is apparent this could stunt evangelism in a legal form and leave Christians pray to annoyed atheists who do not wished to be challenged about their beliefs. Please pray these IPNA orders (read article link) are passed with the exclusion of the word annoyed.

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