Christian street preachers in free speech row as Labour-run Leeds city council introduces code of conduct over claims they're using 'hate speech' and 'homophobic' language

Religious street preachers have been slapped with a new code of conduct after claims they have been using homophobic language and 'hate speech'.

Members of the public and local businesses in Leeds raised concerns of hate speech from people who try to convert others to religion in the city centre.

It led to the Labour-run local council teaming up with West Yorkshire Police to issue a new code of conduct and tell preachers they are committed to respecting the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) Article 10 rights to freedom...