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A Warning About Red Noses
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Here’s a bizarre story that caught our eye over the weekend. We’re not entirely sure what to make of it – if this were April 1st we’d be wondering if it was genuine. But here goes: it seems that according to the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005, wearing a red nose within a certain radius of parliament could constitute an offence.
This will be the first Red Nose Day since the introduction of the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 which states: Any person who-
is guilty of an offence if, when the demonstration starts, authorisation for the demonstration has not been given under section 134(2). A demonstration is generally defined as any deliberate exhibition of opinion on a political or other question and as poverty, aid and Fair Trade certainly qualify as political issues it may well be illegal for you to wear a red nose or promote Red Nose Day in any way within the designated area surrounding Parliament if you do not first seek permission from the Metropolitan Police Commissioner. Indeed simply wearing a red nose could result in a fine of £1,000. Organising a Red Nose Day event that takes place within the designated area could result in a fine of £2,500 and/or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 51 weeks. Comic Relief always stress the importance of operating within the law when promoting their cause so some websites are suggesting participants should apply to the Metropolitan Police Commissioner for permission to stage their Red Nose events if they happen to fall within the designated area. It sounds like an unlikely story, but there is indeed a form (3175a) issued by the Met for this purpose. If you wish to wear a red nose within the designated area, you should download the form submit it in person or mail it via Recorded Delivery a week before you wish to begin wearing your red nose. Apparently the Metropolitan Police Commissioner may specify certain limits regarding the nature, location or duration of your Red Nose-wearing activities. The same rule applies for lapel badges and t-shirts. Honestly, we’re not making this up…
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