'Not content with introducing more than 3,500 new laws in its 13 years in office, the Labour Government invented a whole exciting new category of offence called 'hate crimes'. The Home Office definition is: 'Any incident which is perceived by the victim or any other person as being motivated by prejudice or hate.'
While he wasn't actually prosecuted - unlike two South Coast pensioners who protested against a Gay Pride rally - Prince Charles found himself in big trouble for referring to an Asian polo partner and friend as 'Sooty', even though the gentleman in question has no problem with his nickname.
The fact that no offence was either intended or taken would not have been enough to stop him being charged, provided someone - anyone - made a complaint. This puts the power of prosecution in the hands of any self-righteous, malevolent mischief-maker, of which we have no shortage.' ... Read more
