That's a seriously messed up ruling. Who are the damaged parties? Hopefully not the bicycle. How is humping a bicycle legally any different from masturbation? Is masturbation illegal in Scotland? Is there a "at least two people must be involved in all sex acts" law?
If anyone clips the headline, he will be known forever as "Bike Sex Man."
Possible explanation for the ruling: He was living in a hostel. His room would not be considered his own property and might be considered a public location.
Still, compare this article from 2000 also from the BBC. Apparently, Bike Sex Man today gets more prejudice than Gay Sex Man did in 2000. (Who writes these headlines?)
Or... in this case, was there any ruling? The article says that the Sheriff placed him on the Sex Offender List. Is this just something he can unilaterally do without passing it by the courts?
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If anyone clips the headline, he will be known forever as "Bike Sex Man."
Possible explanation for the ruling: He was living in a hostel. His room would not be considered his own property and might be considered a public location.
Still, compare this article from 2000 also from the BBC. Apparently, Bike Sex Man today gets more prejudice than Gay Sex Man did in 2000. (Who writes these headlines?)
Or... in this case, was there any ruling? The article says that the Sheriff placed him on the Sex Offender List. Is this just something he can unilaterally do without passing it by the courts?