Shouting and stroking ponies outlawed by rural councils in England as antisocial behaviour
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In a surprising move, rural councils in England have implemented new rules that ban activities like shouting, leaving glasses in the sun, and even stroking ponies, all under the guise of managing antisocial behavior. Civil liberties groups, such as the Manifesto Club, argue that these regulations criminalize normal, everyday actions, raising concerns about personal freedoms. This matters because it highlights a growing trend of overregulation in public spaces, sparking a debate about the balance between community safety and individual rights.
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