Comedians not allowed to offend?

Comedians not allowed to offend?

Comedians may have to sign a pledge promising not to cause offence before being allowed to play a major British venue.

Newcastle councillors want to introduce the policy at all council-run venues, including the 2,000-capacity City Hall, following complaints.

If the move gets the go-ahead, performers would have to promise not to breach the authority's ‘social inclusion’ rules as part of their contract.

This would include making jokes which would offend black and ethnic minorities, gays, lesbians and bisexuals, and disabled people. It could also include sexist jokes.

But anything not explicitly covered by the social inclusion policy would be fair game.

The move is thought to be aimed at Roy "Chubby" Brown – even though he has been playing the venue for more than 20 years without attracting any complaints. But other shows, such as the live version of Little Britain, scheduled to play there in November, could also be affected.

The issue was raised by public sector union Unison, and has the unanimous backing of Labour and Liberal Democrat councillors, the city’s Journal newspaper reports.

Deputy Lib Dem leader John Shipley told the paper: "This is not about free speech. It is about whether the council should hire out its premises to those who are deliberately offensive to minorities.

"This is not attempt to ban Chubby Brown. He could tone down his act or play at a privately-run venue.

"But we don't see why something which would not be tolerated in the civic centre should be tolerated at the City Hall."

But local Tory Euro MP Martin Callanan said: "All comedy involves poking fun at people."

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As much as I hate Chubby, Jim Davison etc, that's just silly!!!!!!

what is the world coming too

chubby brown is a shit/offensive 'comedian' anyway - he does have his funny moments but imo he goes too far.

Thats total bullshit. Comedy is about having fun, racist, sexist whatever are just jokes, if people haven't got a sense of humour then they can just fuck off in my opinion.

Me and my mates always laugh and joke at each other but we all know it's fun and mean nothing by it, so we laugh. Even I laugh when I'm getting ripped, because I have a sense of humour.

People who are insecure are the ones that find it offensive.

well its what its all about,,whether ur at work or in the bar ur always havin a bit banter a bit griefin dont do no harm.

People who get easily offended shouldnt go to see a comedian they shouldnt leave the house full stop,,piss take if this gets put through

seen him live m8,,he was excellent

no what ur sayin about him goin 2far,,takes all types

How? He's not even funny!!!!!

well mayb in ur opinion he aint but he had us creasing!!IMO remember

Suppose.

I just cringe at everything he says tho.

Lee Evans gets me in fits of laughter every time!

the man knows how to sweat,,,,,,,,,,,however .:JACK DEE:. king of the castle!!!

It wouldn't even be comedy.

so that'll be

only seems fair really..

your wrong like, chubbs is funny as fuck, keep the offensive racist sexist jokes imo

Lee Evans

even on the league of gentlemen?

Well spotted.

He does only have a few lines tho.

His stand up stuff is just trash talk for the masses.

I just feel so sick looking at his big ugly hideous sweaty face and listening to his SHIT jokes

Bill Bailey