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Behaviour Quote by Gunter Brus

“Being covered in white paint, you demonstrate behaviour intended to create a public nuisance, which did in fact cause offence to members of the public, and created a breach of the peace and public order.” quote by Gunter Brus
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“Being covered in white paint, you demonstrate behaviour intended to create a public nuisance, which did in fact cause offence to members of the public, and created a breach of the peace and public order.”

Gunter Brus

About This Quote

Source Court Transcript: Public Order Case, 1995, United Kingdom

Deliberate disruptive actions that cause offense can be legally deemed a breach of peace.

In simple terms: Intentional nuisance leads to legal consequences.

Key Takeaway

Avoid actions that disturb public order.

Themes

law public order nuisance offence

Mood

cautious serious

Type

legal social

When to use this quote

  • protest planning
  • event organization
  • community guidelines

Key Concepts

civil law public policy social responsibility

Questions to Reflect On

  • When does protest become unlawful?
  • How to balance expression with public peace?
A Different Perspective

Not all disruptive acts are protected as free expression.

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