British clown music a danger to the public, especially children
I know that I seem to be picking on British public policy quite often, but it’s just so easy. From a link off the Reason Brickbats page comes this astounding obtuse abuse of civic power.
Zippos Circus clowns were banned from playing musical instruments because the Birmingham City Council told them the music contravened the Licensing Act 2003, forbidding the playing of live music without a licence. The length of time the clowns play in a typical show is an egregious 3 minutes.
Jacqui Kennedy of the Birmingham council - who obviously has too much time on her hands - was adamant:
Birmingham City Council do not condone unlicensed [musical] events.
All because musical performances, including clown ones, increase the likelihood of crime and disorder, public danger, public nuisance, and harm to children.
Ms. Kennedy has, surprisingly, voiced opinions on other, seemingly, more important issues.
Thanks to the BBC for the fodder.
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