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Newcastle Cracks Down on Humiliating Street Videos
26 Aug
Summary
- Two individuals received warnings for filming without consent.
- Petition signed by over 5,600 people against public humiliation.
- Warnings aim to prevent nuisance and annoyance in public spaces.
Warnings have been issued by Newcastle City Council to two content creators for allegedly filming vulnerable individuals without consent. These Community Protection Warnings instruct the individuals not to record any member of the public in any public place within the city or any council employees.
This action comes in response to growing concerns about online videos showing people who are sleeping rough or intoxicated. A petition signed by over 5,600 individuals calls for authorities to address what they term "public humiliation for entertainment." The warnings represent a preliminary step before a formal Community Protection Notice can be issued, a breach of which is a criminal offense.
