Britain’s “banter bill” could force pub owners to police customer speech. Expert warns of Orwellian overreach.
Britain may begin enforcing a crackdown on “extremist pub chat” under a new employment rights bill. The clause could hold pub owners legally responsible for customers’ controversial remarks, even if they occur between patrons. Brendan O’Neill, writing in the New York Post, warned that the legislation may require pubs to police speech to avoid lawsuits. …