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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.
UK: Kent Police Pays £20,000 Compensation to Retired Constable for Unlawful Arrest Over Tweet
Dragged from his home by baton-wielding officers, a pensioner’s tweet turned into a £20,000 lesson in overreach.
UK Police Officer Fired Over Sharing Memes “Offensive” to BLM, LGBT – But Investigators Won’t Show the Memes
People want more transparency.
Trial Begins Into UK Police Officer Charged With Sharing an “Offensive” George Floyd Meme
The judicial system in the country is accused of not having its priorities right.
UK Police Officer Charged After Posting George Floyd Meme
The UK has some of the weakest free speech laws in the West.
