Seconded

Fortunately its been stopped.

Not being obtuse. Just questioning your claim that this is a situation that only involves teenage boys and how you substantiate that claim. As a teacher I'm sure you appreciate the need to support your assertions.

In a manner of speaking, perhaps

And groaning.

'Who are you and how did you get in here? I'm a locksmith. And, I'm a locksmith.' (Leslie Nielsen)

Never let the facts get in the way of a good story.

As has been established on the news, the MP who shouted 'object' to this Private Member's Bill (quite an unfortunate title, given the subject matter) has exercised that parliamentary right in respect of numerous other such bills. His issue is not with the subject matter - he is not a supporter of the right to 'upskirt' - his issue is with the parliamentary process. He believes that legislation requires proper debate and scrutiny. And you know what; I actually agree with him. There is no law worse than "bad law".

Numerous MPs are now crying "shame!"..."a day of shame for parliament"...etc. If that's the case, then why does parliament perpetuate this right to object? How can an MP be called "shameful" for exercising a parliamentary right?

Palace since 19 August 1972. Palace 1 (Tony Taylor) Liverpool 1 (Emlyn Hughes)

My point is that if ‘parliament’ is now so hung up about the exercise of that right, then why has ‘parliament’ allowed that right to perpetuate? I think we are in agreement.

1 out of 650 is a point well made; however in this instance, did you see on TV how many MPs were actually in the chamber at the time of this outrage? I’d be surprised if it was more than 40. Doesn’t this again support the MP’s stance i.e. that an unscrutinised law can be passed when supported by only a tiny minority of the represented population?

Palace since 19 August 1972. Palace 1 (Tony Taylor) Liverpool 1 (Emlyn Hughes)