Reform UK's proposal to make it a criminal offence to publish election campaign material in languages other than English or Welsh has drawn fierce criticism from language experts, politicians and civil rights campaigners, who argue the plan would discriminate against minority communities and undermine democratic participation.
According to reports, the controversial amendment, tabled by Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice and backed by all of the party's MPs, would introduce penalties of up to six months in prison and fines for candidates or parties distributing election literature in languages outside English or Welsh.
