Swearing banned by one in five councils in England and Wales, finds report on ‘busybody’ fines
The Guardian World ·
One in five local councils have banned swearing under new “busybody” orders, up from one in 20 councils in 2022. A new report by the Campaign for Freedom in Everyday Life has found that public spaces …
One in five local councils have banned swearing under new “busybody” orders, up from one in 20 councils in 2022. A new report by the Campaign for Freedom in Everyday Life has found that public spaces protection orders (PSPOs) – originally intended to tackle serious anti-social behaviour – are being used by councils in England and Wales to criminalise a wide range of everyday activities, including standing in groups, shouting and picking up stones. …
Original source: The Guardian World