Modern Censorship Problems. (Press, 25 February 1929)
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Summary: Modern Censorship Problems. (Press, 25 February 1929)
On 22 February 1929, Eric Partridge, a prominent figure from Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, who founded the Scholartis Press in Bloomsbury, faced significant controversy following police intervention. The police confiscated copies of a novel titled "The Sleeveless Errand" by Norah James under the Obscene Publications Act, highlighting the ongoing challenges around literary censorship. Additionally, the incident raised broader questions about censorship, particularly following the seizure of a manuscript by well-known author D.H. Lawrence. His work, titled "Pansies," was intercepted while being sent from Italy and was also taken under the authority of the Home Office. This incident is expected to provoke a challenge in the House of Commons regarding the actions taken by the Home Secretary, underscoring the mounting debate over literary freedom and censorship in the UK.
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