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UK: Police Watchdog Questions Linehan Heathrow Arrest Over Tweet
The watchdog says the apology still leaves the central question unanswered: why was he arrested at all.
Britain’s Free Speech Crisis and the Bill That Would Fix It
After centuries of prosecuting people for what they say, Britain may be closer than it has ever been to making free speech an actual legal right.
Capitol Hill Hears the Cost of Speaking Freely Online in Europe
In Washington, they watched a continent trade liberty for censorship and call it progress. Now, that threat is coming across the Atlantic in the form of online censorship laws.
Congressional Report Warns Britain Is Exporting Censorship Worldwide
Starmer’s government faces an unprecedented rebuke from Washington over digital laws once hailed as a model for safety.
UK Met Police Will Stop Investigating (but Will Still Record) “None-Crime Hate Incidents”
A small step in the right direction for free speech.
Graham Linehan Cleared After Heathrow Arrest as CPS Drops Case After Free Speech Controversy
The charges may be dropped but the arrest leaves behind a chilling portrait of a country increasingly turning against free speech.
UK Police Show Up at Cancer Patient’s Door Demanding an Apology for Social Media Post
In the UK, demanding an apology seems to be a law enforcement strategy.
Trump to Confront Starmer Over UK Free Speech Laws During State Visit
Trump’s tour is reportedly set to double as a rebuke of Britain’s approach to online expression.
US State Department Blasts Graham Linehan UK Arrest as Break From Democracy
The message to London came through loud and clear.
Graham Linehan to Sue Metropolitan Police Over Heathrow Arrest and Online Speech Dispute
A surreal airport takedown over public tweets now threatens to put the Met itself on trial.
Graham Linehan Arrested by Armed Police Over X Posts as UK Free Speech Crisis Deepens
A comedian once celebrated for absurdity is now caught in Britain’s most absurd reality.
UK: Student’s Suspension Over Gender-Critical Views Sparks Campus Free Speech Uproar
University of Leeds student suspended amid free speech row over gender-critical views, sparking debate on inclusivity and expression in academic spaces.
