Climbing of Winston Churchill statue to become a crime
Summary
The UK government will make it illegal to climb on the Winston Churchill statue in Parliament Square. Offenders could face up to three months in jail and a £1,000 fine. This new rule is part of a bill in Parliament to protect important monuments.Key Facts
- Climbing on the Winston Churchill statue will soon be a crime, with penalties of up to three months in jail and a £1,000 fine.
- Home Secretary Yvette Cooper wants to include Churchill's statue among protected monuments like the Cenotaph and the Royal Artillery Memorial.
- The new rule is part of the Crime and Policing Bill moving through Parliament.
- Winston Churchill's statue was unveiled in 1973 and stands in Parliament Square, a spot he personally chose.
- The statue has been a target for protestors and has been vandalized during various demonstrations over the years.
- Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer supports the new protection, emphasizing the importance of respecting Churchill as a national hero.
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