The phrase "act of gross indecency" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used in legal contexts to describe a specific type of sexual offense that is considered morally reprehensible.
Example: "The defendant was charged with an act of gross indecency, which led to a lengthy trial."
Alternatives: "sexual misconduct" or "indecent behavior".
Defining the difference between simulated buggery, of the kind seen on stage at the National Theatre, which staged Romans in Britain in December 1980, and an act of gross indecency in real life, he said: "Pretending to commit an act of buggery is not an act of gross indecency merely because buggery itself is an act of gross indecency.
He ruled, therefore, that there was evidence to go to jury that pretending to commit an act of buggery might be an act of gross indecency.
"It is the simulation of the conduct which actually occurs which must be proved to be an act of gross indecency".
Singaporean cinemagoers will be able to watch Ang Lee's feted cowboy romance Brokeback Mountain uncut from tomorrow, despite the island republic's definition of gay sex as an act of gross indecency punishable by a maximum of two years in jail.
The letter was a writ accusing him of having "procured an act of gross indecency by Peter Sproule with Greg Hicks on the stage of the Olivier Theatre" contrary to the Sexual Offences Act of 1956.
In 2007, Goei and the company's artistic director Ivan Heng (who also played Lady Bracknell) began a campaign with several friends to repeal section 377A of Singapore's penal code, which criminalises "any act of gross indecency" between consenting adult males.
Greater Manchester Police confirmed Mr Talbot remains on bail in relation to one previous count of indecent assault, but that no further action would be taken regarding other allegations of indecent assault and inciting a child to commit acts of gross indecency.
Within five years, Wilde found himself convicted of "committing acts of gross indecency with certain male persons".
Homosexuality remained a punishable crime: 270 British soldiers and 20 officers were court-martialed for "acts of gross indecency".
His Ugandan partner, Albert Cheptoyek, 33, faces a more serious charge of up to seven years' imprisonment for "acts of gross indecency" under Ugandan law, which outlaws homosexuality.
