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Is Pride exempt from public indecency rules?

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Libre2 · 05/07/2025 20:29

DD (aged 14) went into London today with a friend she is staying with. I can only assume friend’s parents didn’t realise it was pride weekend and we don’t live anywhere near London so had no idea.

Aside from the fact that it was a complete ballache getting back out because tube stations were closed, DD said she was shocked at some of the things she saw in terms of arses on display with men just wearing “thongs”.

How is it OK to have such sexualised stuff going on in view of young kids?

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PolyVagalNerve · 05/07/2025 20:47

I think the BDSM stuff at pride borders / is ?
porn in public, legitimised for pride ???

but then I don’t like drag - grotesque woman appropriation is not my vibe

kierenthecommunity · 05/07/2025 20:43

Presuming they didn’t actively have their cocks out, I think they’re breaking no laws 😃

UsingAMansNameInAWomensWorld · 05/07/2025 20:41

Arses aren't inherently sexual

selkieselkie · 05/07/2025 20:40

I'm assuming there was more to it than just skimpy clothing, OP? Even full public nudity isn't necessarily a crime. There's an annual naked bike ride that runs through my city, for example. What was the "sexualised stuff" your daughter was shocked by?

jimmyhill · 05/07/2025 20:31

Which "public indecency rules" forbid the wearing of thongs in public?

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