Laurence Fox charged over ULEZ camera vandalism posts
Laurence Fox charged over allegations that he encouraged others to vandalise ULEZ cameras across London has a court appearance scheduled for later this week. The 46-year-old, best known for his acting career and more recently as the leader of the Reclaim Party, is facing legal proceedings under the Serious Crime Act. According to the Metropolitan Police, the charge relates to comments made online between September and October 2023, where Fox is alleged to have used social media to call on the public to damage cameras linked to the capital’s Ultra Low Emission Zone.
The case adds another layer to the ongoing controversy surrounding the ULEZ scheme, which was originally introduced in 2019 by Mayor Sadiq Khan as a way to cut pollution and improve air quality across London. The scheme expanded last August to cover all 32 boroughs, sparking heated debate over fairness, cost, and enforcement. Cameras are placed around the capital to track number plates and verify whether vehicles comply with ULEZ standards. Non-compliant drivers face daily charges.
Fox, who ran for London Mayor in 2021, has long been an outspoken critic of the ULEZ expansion. He is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Friday, 16th May. While the legal outcome is yet to be determined, the charge itself, under a law typically reserved for incitement or facilitation of crime, signals how seriously authorities are treating the issue. You can find out more about the law in question in this official government guide.
The charge carries potential penalties ranging up to 10 years’ imprisonment depending on how the damage is assessed. The Metropolitan Police have not confirmed the full extent of the investigation or whether others might face similar charges.
As the capital continues to wrestle with balancing environmental policy and public resistance, this case brings yet another spotlight to the broader conversation around ULEZ and its enforcement. Whether the incident will prompt further scrutiny of public discourse and activism online remains to be seen.
For further reading on the expansion of ULEZ and its impact on Londoners, check out our coverage of the policy rollout.
For more updates on ULEZ enforcement, city policy, and legal proceedings in the capital, visit EyeOnLondon. We’d love to hear your views in the comments.
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