Thankfully Sussex Police are dropping their posters advising women to take care when out on the town, to reduce the possibility of rape.

Now, parents should be prevented from stopping their children playing in the road because drivers are aware that they shouldn’t run over kids: no one should lock doors because burglary is unlawful: car owners should leave cars open and keys in locks; after all, car theft should not take place.

Some people, especially women’s libbers, seem able to take umbrage at just about anything.

Mike Thompson, Binsted Close, Eastbourne