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From: Gail Chester

To: hackneycommunitynews@...

Sent: 11/6/2007 12:23:20 PM

Subject: [hackneynews] Fw: The worst ever obscenity! Look at page 14 and weep

Dear all,

This was forwarded to me by a friend. I certanly have not heard about it before, and am very concerned.

For simplicity, I have pasted in the relevant bits after the message, as well as attaching all the proposals.

Best wishes, Gail

 

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From: Alison Behr

Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 10:59 AM

Subject: FW: The wrst ever obscenity on the web! Look at page 14 and weep

Hi all
 
Don't know if you have heard about this threat to soup runs and other acts of charity:
I know the official consultation period is over, but it is not law yet.
It's such a basic obligation to feed the hungry, it beggars belief that councils are going to try to stop people doing it.
 
Alison 

London councils are going to make feeding the hungry illegal. The single most basic act of charity that links all varieties of all the peoples of all of the books, this is the worst piece of obscenity I have ever found on the internet. If you live in london e-mail your councillor and MP, if you don't pass the word to your London-based friends and accquaintances. 

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London Local Authorities Bill

Proposals for a tenth Bill for Deposit in November 2007

Introduction

London Councils, which represents London’s 33 local authorities, is preparing a private bill – the tenth London Local Authorities Bill - for deposit in parliament on 27 November 2007. It is being promoted with the assistance of Westminster City Council and follows the ninth Bill which became the London Local Authorities Act 2007 in July this year.

This document explains the proposals that are currently being considered for inclusion in the Bill.

Comments on the proposals are welcome. If comments are received on or before 2^{nd November they will be taken into consideration by London Councils’ Leaders’ Committee when they meet to consider final proposals for the Bill on 13th November.}

A copy of this document is also available on London Councils website at www.londoncouncils.gov.uk

Comments should be sent to Oliver Hatch, Parliamentary and Public Affairs Officer, London Councils, 59½ Southwark Street, London SE1 OAL or on oliver.hatch@londoncouncils.gov.uk

For your information, London Councils is also conducting a separate consultation on proposals for a London-wide ban or levy on Throw Out Shopping (TOS) Bags. This consultation is still open until 26th October and organisations and individuals are invited to comment on-line via our website or by sending comments by email or post.

15th October 2007

 

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Distribution of free refreshments

Problem

Free refreshments and food are regularly distributed on public land, particularly by organisations wishing to assist the homeless. The unfettered distribution of free food and refreshments causes nuisance to occupiers of premises, often residential premises, in the vicinity of such land.

Solution

It is proposed to prohibit the distribution of free refreshments on land designated by a London borough council. It would also be an offence to cause another person to distribute such refreshments. To be designated, land would have to be in the open air, and open to public access.

Unlawful distribution of free food would be an offence, and would be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 4 on the standard scale.

Exemptions would be included, for example, the distribution of refreshments to people taking part in sporting events or giving out free samples outside retail premises.

Comments are welcome on the proposal to prohibit the distribution of free refreshments in designated areas. Consultees are particularly asked to comment on exemptions.