- Request
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1. I would like to know how many requests to remove books from your library shelves the authority has received in the last three years, and ideally a quarter-by-quarter breakdown of such requests. I'm especially interested in the period directly after the Trump-victory of last November's US election. If a geographical location (within authority area, out of authority area, out of UK) can be provided as well that would be most beneficial.
2. If at all possible a list of the books requested to be de-shelved in the last six months would be of great use.
- Decision
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I can confirm that the information requested is held by Lincolnshire County Council. I have detailed below the information that is being released to you.
1. 2025 to date - 0
2024 - 0
2023 - 1
Date: 26.9.23
Location: Boston Library
2. Title/author: Grandad’s Pride by Harry Woodgate
Challenge reason: Illustration of man wearing leather underwear
Action taken: Reply sent apologising for any upset caused explaining that the library service stock caters for a wide range of reading tastes and understands that parents and guardians will want to make their own choices about which books they choose to read with their children.
- Reference number
- FOI 12256289
- Date request received
- 16/04/25
- Date of decision
- 09/05/25