It is important to emphasize that Mill did not consider giving offense to constitute "harm"; an action could not be restricted because it violated the conventions or morals of a given society.

Your own record of civic virtue may be absolutely spodess; I have known many, many people who never violate public morals in any way.

A case, filed by Islamic law graduates, accused Elmahdy and Amer of "violating morals, inciting indecency and insulting Islam".

The West Orange Police Department's uniform standards of conduct prohibit any "deeds, signs or actions that violate public morals or the common sense of the community."

At Odds With Protestants Archbishop Whealon has said that the campaign violates traditional morals, arguing that abstinence should be the focus of the state message.

Freedom of private religious practice ("Freedom of belief, worship, and performance of religious rituals are guaranteed, provided that they do not violate public order or public morals." )

The criminal violates public manners, morals and laws, and is condemned in the public's name.

The Ministry of Education then examines the doctrine for a determination that the group's basic beliefs do not violate public security, public order, health and morals, or the rights and freedoms of citizens.

For example, Margaret Sanger who founded the first birth control clinic in New York City was accused of distributing obscene material and violating public morals.

Minorities were allowed to use their languages in education, and freedom of conscience and of religion were provided for within the framework of state-recognised religions, so long as these did not violate "public security and good morals".