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Sign UK Licensing Law Petition To Defend Live Music & Parties

Author: Jonty Adderley
Saturday, January 18, 2003
Civil liberties campaigners in Britain have launched an online petition against proposed changes to licensing laws for entertainment and live music which could private parties being outlawed.

The proposed Public Entertainment Licensing Bill could make anyone hosting a house party liable to 6 months in jail or a £20,000 fine (US30,000) unless they obtain a formal licence from the local authorities.

Activists are also planning a demonstration in Parliament Square on Monday January 27 at 13.00, with email messages aiming to mobilise popular support.

"This is nothing less than fascism from people who are supposed to be our elected representatives, we MUST stop this law getting on to our statute books," said one circular from a music industry source.

"If you thought the CJB (Criminal Justice Bill) was bad, it's nothing compared to this."

Also check
http://www.hobgoblin.com/hobnob/index.html

http://edm.ais.co.uk/weblink/html/motion.html/ref=331

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