The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #54070 Message #838056
Posted By: The Shambles
30-Nov-02 - 09:19 PM
Thread Name: Fighting the PEL
Subject: RE: Fighting the PEL
The Licensing Bill is draconian: any organised singing, out and about, or even in private if to raise money for charity, would become a criminal offence unless licensed. Even carol singing is caught. Max penalty: £20,000 fine and six months in jail.
Dr Howells
Sir, The Licensing Bill would not criminalise impromptu or spontaneous singing (letters, November 27).
Perhaps Dr Howells can be asked, in the pages of the Times, exactly how? Maybe he is referring to the 'impromptu or spontaneous singing' that can take place (unlicensed) on the back of a moving road vehicle?