Ban on swearing in parks – creating a positive family friendly atmosphere or the nanny state sticking its nose in? #BBCNolan
Jun 24, 2015, 08:41 AM
How do you feel about a ban on swearing in parks? Waterford council have caused a stir after they decided to introduce a ban on the use of 'obscene or profane language' from all parks in the county. If you're caught you risk a £900 fine - and being kicked out. Would you welcome such a rule here?
Well - guess what - we already have it! Belfast City Council have told this programme that it is on offence to use "indecent or obscene language likely to...cause annoyance to other persons". Is this a good idea to promote a positive a family friendly atmosphere? Or the nanny state sticking its nose in?
On the line, councillor and former Mayor Jim Rodgers and journalists Andrea McVeigh and Daragh Keaney.