UK Councils to be given ability to issue fines for minor misdemeanours as critics fear they could lead to abuses of power

Dec 29th 2024 1:04am EST

Local councils are to be given sweeping powers to issue on-the-spot fines for minor misdemeanours such as climbing trees in parks. Councils trying to bring in local laws currently need to get a sign-off from a government minister. However, under plans submitted in Angela Rayner‘s White Paper on English devolution, they would not have to […]

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