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[edit] Legal basis for restricting flag use?

"The White Ensign is also used by some football supporters, who write the name of their football club along the horizontal arm of the St. George's cross. This is technically illegal, as the White Ensign can only be used with the permission of the Royal Navy."

Under what law is it illegal? With what crime would I be charged if I flew a White Ensign from my house? The Merchant Shipping Act, 1995 forbids unauthorised vessels from flying "any colours usually worn by Her Majesty’s ships". However, I couldn't find any legislation relevant on land. Mtford 02:05, 12 October 2007 (UTC)

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[edit] Legal basis for restricting flag use?

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