Council U-turn on abusive language crackdown
Summary
Thanet District Council in Kent reversed its decision to make swearing punishable by fines after concerns about potential legal issues. The council had initially planned to implement the measure to address anti-social behavior but decided to review the plan following legal input from the Free Speech Union.Key Facts
- Thanet District Council planned to fine people for swearing under a new rule.
- The rule was part of a Public Spaces Protection Order targeting anti-social behavior.
- The council decided to reverse this decision due to worries about legal challenges.
- The leader of the council, Rick Everitt, mentioned legal concerns from the Free Speech Union.
- The council aims to avoid long and costly legal battles that would affect taxpayers.
- The order will be reviewed, and residents and stakeholders will be consulted.
- The Free Speech Union is closely monitoring the situation for future changes.
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