>> So as I understand it, it's OK to have and burn an effigy, but sharing
>> the effigy on social media could get you in to serious trouble!?
That was what happened here. He was charged with sending a grossly offensive message by means of a public electronic communications network, contrary to s.127(1) of the Communications Act 2003.
If somebody attending the bonfire party has reported it, or a neighbour/passer by had observed the events and complained, other charges may have been available.
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