Originally Posted by
JayM93
Well, it's a strict liability offence so not an onerous task to be fair. It will be akin to that of a road traffic offence and similar. It's an offence that will be dealt with by the District Court, more so the humour of the judge than the adducement of evidence. There is no trial, jury, etc. Promising isn't that ambigious either from a legal pov however if you read the bill, the phrase "consideration" is fascinating. That is a catch all, monetary or otherwise. I do think it's telling that the Bill doesn't include the words "in a private place" or similar words to the effect as if you read the Bill in conjunction with the 1993 Act (of which it is an amendement) it may lead one to conclude that it criminalises the buyer in a public place only (i.e. rather than the previous place of just soliciting) however that is just my opinion albeit an informed one.
This insane bill may have more holes in it than Donal McGlinchey ended up with!
Ride them on the beaches!