English local councils outsource public order enforcement to private firms

Municipal authorities are hiring external groups to crack down on street performances and alcohol consumption, sparking debates over civil liberties and policing methods.

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No busking, no drinking: councils hire private groups to enforce growing list of rules

Crackdown by local officials in England has raised concerns about infringements on civil liberties

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English local councils outsource public order enforcement to private firms

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