In Germany, this already exists, but the civil servants (including police & first responders, as well as council and federal services workers) can't sue, it is an offence and you face court and a fine.
It used to be a very big thing, but nowadays, many police officers will let small slights slide, but anyone being really obnoxious can find themselves being issued with a ticket. If you say something in the heat of the moment, then apologise straight away, you will probably get away with it. But be stroppy and keep calling the official a tosser etc. and they will probably issue you with a ticket.
Attacking police, spitting, shoving etc. comes under assault, AFAIK.
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In Germany, this already exists, but the civil servants (including police & first responders, as well as council and federal services workers) can't sue, it is an offence and you face court and a fine.
It used to be a very big thing, but nowadays, many police officers will let small slights slide, but anyone being really obnoxious can find themselves being issued with a ticket. If you say something in the heat of the moment, then apologise straight away, you will probably get away with it. But be stroppy and keep calling the official a tosser etc. and they will probably issue you with a ticket.
Attacking police, spitting, shoving etc. comes under assault, AFAIK.
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