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Banter is illegal in the UK

By January 24, 2026January 28th, 2026No Comments

Source: @Artemisfornow on X —

The UK government’s Banter Bill is an attempt to control all speech where someone is employed, including the pub.

Jokes, views, opinions, normal chat and even sarcasm could be considered harassment if an employee complains.

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