In article , Edward W.
Thompson writes

Recent records (prosecutions) indicate it is not lawful for the lower
levels of public servants to misbehave ( engage in sex in this case)
while on duty.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/m...de/4720014.stm

"A police constable has admitted having sex with a woman when he should
have been on patrol in Merseyside.

James Ruddock, 35, pleaded guilty at Liverpool Crown Court to misconduct
in public office on Thursday.

But he admitted having sex with a woman at her home when he should have
been on patrol and will be sentenced at a later date."

One instance of many...
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Mr X