Court staff cover up Banksy image of judge beating protester
Staff at a crown court have covered a Banksy artwork depicting a judge beating a protester with a cushion, sparking debate over censorship and artistic expression in public buildings.
Staff at a crown court have covered a Banksy artwork depicting a judge beating a protester with a cushion, sparking debate over censorship and artistic expression in public buildings.
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