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High court upholds Camden busking restrictions

Judge says policy introducing fines of up to ?1,000 for busking without a licence is 'necessary and proportionate'


New licensing restrictions on buskers in Camden have been declared lawful by the high court.


Comedians Mark Thomas and Bill Bailey and musician Billy Bragg are among celebrities who took to the streets to protest over the restrictions being introduced by the council in the north London borough after noise complaints by local residents.


Busking without a licence is to become a criminal offence in Camden, punishable with fines of up to ?1,000.


Bragg, who spent his early career busking around London, said licensing would hurt a fundamental aspect of UK culture.


http://www.theguardian.com/society/2014/mar/11/high-court-upholds-camden-busking-restrictions


Busking has been around since 1860 ish


New laws impose restrictions on certain instruments. The Melodeon (Used by Morris Dancers)

is to be classed as a 'Wind' instrument and faces strict restrictions.


Having been a Street Performer myself I understand there needs to be some restrictions on certain areas.

IE Covent Garden, New Bond Street, St Christopher's Place , all regular spots of Blackheath Morris Men

when I danced with them.


But a general clamp down on Buskers and possibly other Street Performers is just not on.


Buskers are an essential part of London. They attract tourists. They cheer people up.


Anyone have any views on the subject.


DulwichFox

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