Speakers' Corner Speakers' Corner A Speakers' Corner is an area where open-air public speaking, debate, and discussion are allowed. The original and most noted is in the northeast corner of Hyde Park in London, England. Historically there were a number of other areas designated as Speakers' Corners in other parks in London (e.g., Lincoln's Inn Fields, Finsbury Park, Clapham Common, Kennington Park, and Victoria Park). More recently, they have been set up in other British cities, and there are also Speakers' Corners in other countries. Speakers here may talk on any subject, as long as the police consider their speeches lawful, although
The Royal Parks led by a Chairman, and are appointed for their skills and experience. Alongside some ex-officio roles, others are appointed by the Secretary of State for the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and the Greater London Authority (GLA). They are non-executive and unpaid. The members of The Royal Parks' Board are: Loyd Grossman CBE (Chairman), Councillor Nickie Aiken, Ruth Anderson, Heather Blackman, Sir Andrew Ford, Bronwyn Hill CBE, Councillor Denise Hyland, Wesley Kerr OBE, and Jeff Jacobs. The senior management team oversees the day-to-day running of the Royal Parks. Led by a chief executive, the team recommend parks’ policy