http://www.flandersnews.be/cm/de.redactie.english/news/080402_dune_***
Dune *** couple escapes punishment
(Belga)
Wed 02/04/08 - A homo***ual couple caught having *** in the sand dunes
near to a ****ist beach in the West Flemish resort of Bredene have
escaped punishment. Although the two men were both convicted of
indecency, the judge decided not to pass sentence.
The men's solicitor had argued that in the modern world *** is often
brought into the public domain, be it on television or in the arts.
He went on to argue that this had changed society's norms and values
when it came to ***.
The judge followed the defence solicitor's arguments.
However, *** in public places remains a criminal offence, so the judge
had no option other than to convict the two men.
The judicial authorities have said that they will not appeal against
the judge's decision.
