Editing Profanity (section)

====In public====
Swearing, in and of itself, is not usually a [[crime|criminal offence]] in the [[United Kingdom]] although in context may constitute a component of a crime. However, it may be a criminal offence in [[Salford Quays]] under a [[public spaces protection order]] which outlaws the use of "foul and abusive language" without specifying any further component to the offence, although it appears to be unclear as to whether all and every instance of swearing is covered. [[Salford City Council]] claims that the defence of "reasonable excuse" allows all the circumstances to be taken into account.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.itv.com/news/granada/2016-03-02/salford-council-tries-to-outlaw-swearing-at-the-quays/|title=Salford Council tries to outlaw swearing at The Quays|date=2 March 2016}}</ref> In [[England and Wales]], swearing in public where it is seen to cause [[harassment, alarm or distress]] may constitute an offence under section 5(1) and (6) of the [[Public Order Act 1986]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/64|title=Public Order Act 1986|publisher=Legislation.gov.uk|access-date=19 November 2012}}</ref> In [[Scotland]], a similar common law offence of [[breach of the peace]] covers issues causing public alarm and distress.