On the morality of smuggling
Nice debate kicing off on the moral virtue of smuggling: yes says Chris; and no says the big Ulsterman.
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Also Chris,
You state that abortion is legal. This is incorrect.
The law in this jurisdiction is as it was in Britain before 1967. The Offences Against the Person Act 1861 makes all abortions illegal. The only exception is in relation to the Infant Life (Preservation) Act 1929, which was extended to Northern Ireland in 1945, and allows abortion to preserve a mother’s life.
Again, I suggest if you’re going to publicise your engagement in the study of Northern Irish law, you should check that the statements you make as regards said law are correct.
To think that a Sinn Féiner would spin fiction as fact…
“Chris,
It might be an idea to spend less time blogging and more time studying, if you intend to enter the law. I think you’ll find that it’s the Theft Act (Northern Ireland) 1969 that defines theft in this jurisdiction, not the legislation you quote.”
Firstly, pull your horns in wee man!!!
I was asked for a definition of theft and I gave the definition.
Are you disputing that this is the definition if theft?
What difference is there between the definition of theft in the 1968 Act and the Theft Act (NI) 1969?
NOTHING!!!!
I never said that it was the 1968 Act that applied to the 6 counties, did I?
state that abortion is legal. This is incorrect.
The law in this jurisdiction is as it was in Britain before 1967. The Offences Against the Person Act 1861 makes all abortions illegal. The only exception is in relation to the Infant Life (Preservation) Act 1929, which was extended to Northern Ireland in 1945, and allows abortion to preserve a mother’s life.
Again, I suggest if you’re going to publicise your engagement in the study of Northern Irish law, you should check that the statements you make as regards said law are correct”
Again, for your puerile mindset
When did I say abortion was legal in this jurisdiction?
Stop being a total prat!