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Thread #54591   Message #848838
Posted By: IanC
17-Dec-02 - 09:07 AM
Thread Name: A Criminal Conviction for Christmas? (PEL)
Subject: RE: A Criminal Conviction for Christmas? (PEL)
Graham (Grab)

It's important to understand that it's what the bill itself says, not what the government says about it, which will be on the statute books.

You should therefore lean to disregard completely and of the associated statements from government spokespersons ... THESE WILL NOT BE IN THE ACT unless it is re-worded. As it is worded at present, the bill DOES catch Weddings, Carol Singers, and for that matter Bell-Ringers.

That's why we're currently asking for changes to the WORDING OF THE BILL.

:-)