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Rubbish. It is against the law to interfere with the delivery of mail. Once it is delivered (to the address on the envelope) it is no longer subject to the same law.paddedjohn wrote: »If you get post not addressed to you, you should write on the envelope nkata and pop it in the post box. It is against the law to open mail not addressed to you0 -
ok thanks for the feedback, but surely there is a better way other thann send letters back and phoning companies to stop these letters being sent here
Like....?
You could trying praying to a non-existant being for him / her to intevene on your behalf??
Just stop getting wound up by something that does not concern you.
So some post arrives. Return it. What's the problem?0 -
Section 84: Interfering with the mail: general
</B>127. Section 84(1) provides for it to be an offence if persons intentionally delay or open postal packets without reasonable excuse. It amalgamates the content of offences previously included in the Post Office Act 1953.Be Alert..........Britain needs lerts.0 -
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That is a summary of the law, not the law itself. This question has been dealt with here many times before. The Act itself makes it clear that there is 1 offence relating to mail in transit - it is absolutely illegal to interfere with this - and another offence relating to opening mail addressed to someone else, which is only illegal if it is intended to act to the addressee's detriment.paddedjohn wrote: »Section 84: Interfering with the mail: general
</B>127. Section 84(1) provides for it to be an offence if persons intentionally delay or open postal packets without reasonable excuse. It amalgamates the content of offences previously included in the Post Office Act 1953.
Many people come here and trip up on that distinction.Hi, we’ve had to remove your signature. If you’re not sure why please read the forum rules or email the forum team if you’re still unsure - MSE ForumTeam0
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