US EditionClimbing on Winston Churchill statue to become a crime
- Parliament is considering a law to make climbing the 12-foot bronze statue of Winston Churchill in Westminster Square a criminal offense.
- The new legislation follows repeated protests at the statue, which Churchill chose to place himself and was unveiled in 1973 by his widow with the Queen attending.
- Protesters have repeatedly targeted the statue with actions including a 48-hour occupation in 2014 and paint and graffiti attacks during May Day 2000, Extinction Rebellion, and Black Lives Matter protests.
- Government officials say protecting Churchill's statue is essential, with Cooper calling for respect on VE Day and Prime Minister Starmer stating Churchill is a national hero.
- The bill’s passage would criminalize acts against Churchill’s statue, reflecting a desire to preserve its dignity amid ongoing public dissent and provoke national debate on memorial respect.
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Winston Churchill statue to be given special status with those climbing it JAILED
Winston Churchill statue to be given special status with those climbing it JAILED - Individuals who climb on the Winston Churchill statue in Westminster will soon be punishable with up to three months in jail or a £1,000 fine
·London, United Kingdom
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