abstract:Arrestable offence is a legal term now obsolete in English law and the legal system of Northern Ireland, but still used in the legal system of the Republic of Ireland. The Criminal Law Act 1967 introduced the category to replace the ancient term felony.
The 38-year-old was due to report back to police on 22 October but failed to appear and was being sought for breaching police bail, an arrestableoffence.
Rangers also sought guidance from Strathclyde Police on the matter with a view to making singing the song an arrestableoffence, although the Rangers Supporters Trust defended the chant, saying it was not racist, and no worse than any other football song.