Britain's sweeping new crackdown on 'anti-social' behavior sparks free speech backlash: 'Peak insanity'

Shabana Mahmood, Britain's Justice Secretary, announced Respect Orders that grant courts authority to impose curfews, unlimited fines, and ban offenders from town centres in England and Wales. The orders apply to individuals convicted of anti-social behavior. Civil liberties organizations and lawmakers have raised concerns about the scope of the enforcement powers.

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