Swearing in public is still illegal, but you probably won’t be charged if you’re white
- Written by Rick Sarre, Professor of Law and Criminal Justice, University of South Australia
When delivered to an unsuspecting group, especially where children are present, swearing can amount to a criminal offence.Shutterstock
This article contains explicit language.
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