swearing
Coverage of swearing in the Nexus archive.
- Swearing banned by one in five councils in England and Wales, finds report on ‘busybody’ fines
A report by the Campaign for Freedom in Everyday Life reveals that one in five councils in England and Wales have banned swearing under Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs), with the number rising from 1 in 20 councils in 2022. The report criticizes PSPOs for criminalizing everyday activities like standing in groups, shouting, and picking up stones, which were originally intended to address serious anti-social behavior.
- David Attenborough as you've never seen him: His wardrobe trick to remain 'camouflaged' in public and a surprising love of swearing revealed by CHRISTOPHER STEVENS as World's greatest naturalist turns 100
David Attenborough's wardrobe strategy to remain 'camouflaged' in public and his unexpected fondness for swearing are revealed as the renowned naturalist turns 100. The article, written by Christopher Stevens, highlights these personal quirks of the world's most celebrated naturalist.