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UK lawmaker suggests GPS tracking people to enforce quarantine
Mandated privacy invasion.
UK lawmakers consider reforming or repealing destructive “hate speech” laws
The laws were introduced by the Blair government. We’ll believe it when we see it.
Teacher fired over YouTube video pushing back against ideas of “toxic masculinity” has no regrets
Knowland didn’t back down.
British study suggests majority of people support giving up privacy to tackle coronavirus
People apparently support tracking and immunity passports.
UK: car dealership ordered to pay employee $38,000 for firing him after he posted criticism on Facebook
The judge ruled that the dismissal was unfair.
UK police officer charged after posting George Floyd meme
The UK has some of the weakest free speech laws in the West.
New Christian fundraising platform aims to remedy censorship on other crowdfunding platforms
LifeFunder has already had some successful early campaigns.
UK says Big Tech is “manipulating lives” launches investigation into its algorithms
Algorithms also reduce competition and harm consumers, a UK watchdog says.
Joe Biden’s attitude to free speech is a mixed bag
?Biden’s history gives people a taste of what to expect going forward.
Britain to start digital health passport trials
Supporters of privacy and human rights are, of course, concerned.
UK minister: Trump ban shows Twitter taking “editorial decisions,” could mean regulation
Matt Hancock is the former culture secretary.
UK Police fine citizens for lockdown breach Instagram posts, want new powers to enter homes
The escalation coincides with Britain’s third national lockdown.