Effects of tightlacing on the body Others believed that every time the bladder or rectum emptied, the uterus was unable to be lifted back into place due to weak ligaments, causing head and back pain, and inability to stand or walk, and improper menstruation. However, this line of thought rested on very little evidence and the assumption that the uterus was one of the most important organs in a woman's body, and it is unlikely that the uterus actually suffered from corsetry. Victorian doctors believed there was a relationship between gallstones and tightlacing, the corset causing extreme weight loss. (Gallstones are the result of the body
Fear or provocation of violence (including citizenship) or ethnic or national origins." Section 29 deals with racially aggravated assaults, while Section 30 creates a category of "racially-aggravated criminal damage". Section 31 Racially-aggravated public order offences creates the distinct offence of racially aggravated fear or provocation of violence. Section 32 deals with Racially-aggravated harassment etc.. Fear or provocation of violence Fear or provocation of violence is a statutory offence in England and Wales created under the Public Order Act 1986. The offence is created by section 4 of the Public Order Act 1986: (1) A person is guilty of an offence if he - with intent