Courts urged to avoid using the word with reference to criminals because of ‘negative connotations’

Don’t say gangs! Courts urged to avoid using the word with reference to criminals because of its ‘negative connotations’ The Crown Prosecution Service has released the guidance to lawyers They should not use the label to ‘prejudice’ defendants unless there is evidence Guidance drafted to address increasing number of girls and women being groomed by drug … Read more

Canadian town of Asbestos changes its name to Val-des-Sources because connotations ‘harmed tourism’

The Canadian town of Asbestos has officially changed its name to Val-des-Sources (Valley of the Springs) after connotations with the cancer-causing mineral resulted in ‘harmed tourism.’ Approximately half of the town’s 6,800 residents (2,796) turned out for a parking lot-based car vote or directly voted at the council offices last week in the municipality, located … Read more