Birmingham City Council have introduced a PSPO in parts of the city centre which will prevent street entertainers and street preachers from using amplification equipment and musical instruments.[1] I thought it would be helpful to give some of the legal background. PSPOs were introduced through the Anti Social Behaviour Act 2014, section 59[2] The Act… Continue reading Public Space Protection Orders: The legal stuff
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Restrictions on street evangelism in Birmingham continue under the radar for the Christian press
In the last few weeks, Birmingham City Council have brought in two Public Space Protection Orders in Birmingham. You can find them here. The first prevents the use of amplification and musical instruments in certain streets in the city centre. It will affect street preachers as well as entertainers and buskers. Our concern is that… Continue reading Restrictions on street evangelism in Birmingham continue under the radar for the Christian press
It’s not persecution but nor is it neutral
The Public Space Protection Order in Birmingham city centre is not an act of persecution, it doesn’t target Christians because of their faith. However, I’d like to draw your attention to comments I made in an article about a previous situation. “Situations like this may be messier than anyone acknowledges. There may be genuine concerns… Continue reading It’s not persecution but nor is it neutral
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