Public Space Protection Orders Restrict Speech
Approximately one in five councils in England and Wales have now banned shouting or swearing in public spaces. This is an increase from one in 20 councils in 2022.
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Sources · 7 independent
talkRADIO
“Around one in five councils, this is England and Wales, are now banned shouting or swearing. It was one in 20 in 2022.”
Mastodon
“Swearing banned by one in five councils in England and Wales, finds report on ‘busybody’ fines”
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