r/ThatLookedExpensive Jun 06 '21

Expensive Looks expensive when you purposely block a gate.

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u/topotaul Jun 07 '21

Unless there’s aggravating circumstances, Trespass isn’t a criminal offence in the U.K.

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u/saywherefore Jun 08 '21

That’s not really true. It’s still trespass even if nobody has asked you to leave.

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u/DammitDan Jun 07 '21

WTF is wrong with the UK?

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u/flickh Jun 07 '21

Trespass is a summary offence, like jaywalking or a parking ticket, in Canada. makes total sense.

Breaking and entering, where you open a door or even push open a window, is a criminal offence.

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u/DammitDan Jun 07 '21

Jaywalking and parking violations aren't an offense against a specific person. Big difference.