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Old October 2nd 04, 09:05 PM posted to uk.transport.london
SJCWHUK SJCWHUK is offline
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Default Thameslink Fare Evasion

Nope.

You have to show intent either by action or admission.

S


"Matt Ashby" wrote in message
om...
"Zac" wrote:
My mate got apprehended by Fare Evasion officers this morning. Not sure
if
all the info is right as he is not at work yet.

[and so on]

Sounds like either he failed the attitude test or they are having
a crackdown.

Your friend is clearly in the wrong -- he travelled without a
valid ticket.

And on the question of intent, isn't this a strict liability offence?


Matt Ashby
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