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The prosecution will also, of course, have to prove

that the news was false in a material way; in other words show a connection between the false aspect of the report and the likelihood of causing public alarm. That is necessarily implied in the way the clause is drafted.]

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As to the meaning of 'cause alarm to the public' such Any attempt to define them concepte must speak for themselves.

The concept of 'pu

would be liable to confuse the position rather than clarify it. Nor is any further definition necessary. alarm' is perfectly well understood as a matter of everyday common sense, and am quite sure that the courts would not find a likelihood of causing public alarm proved except in a very clear

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