Topic: Free Speech Union
The Free Speech Union advocates for the protection of free expression against increasing censorship and surveillance measures. Recent incidents highlight the troubling trend of authorities targeting individuals for non-criminal speech, with police involvement in cases that should not warrant intervention. This ongoing battle for free speech highlights the importance of defending individual liberties in the face of growing restrictions.
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UK: The Lecturer Who Spoke Out and Paid the Price
A lecturer’s Facebook post on a controversial jail sentence has become a career-ending lesson in who gets to speak and…
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The UK’s Online “Safety” Act Is Already Causing Protests To Be Hidden
Unsurprising: A law meant to shield kids from adult content is now hiding protest footage from adults.
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Silenced for Defending Colleagues: The Police Free Speech Fight Heating Up in the UK
Richard Cooke’s challenge could force Britain’s police unions to confront their uneasy relationship with censorship.
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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.
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UK Conservatives Target “Non-Crime Hate Incidents” in Crime Bill Amendment as Police Admit No Evidence of Impact on Crime
Police logged 13,000 NCHIs last year, yet can’t say if even one helped prevent a crime.
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UK: Waitrose Suspends Wine Expert for Sharing Satirical Cartoon
A Waitrose wine expert gets a taste of cancel culture after sharing a cartoon.
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School Administrator Wins Landmark Free Speech Case in UK Court of Appeal
Employers can no longer dismiss staff for expressing lawful beliefs unless there is clear harm.
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UK Could Weaken Online Censorship Law To Avoid US Trade Battle
London weighs free speech against trade as Washington pressures Labour to amend online censorship laws.
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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…
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Microsoft’s “Inclusivity Checker” Sparks Fears of a Looming “Speech Police,” Flagging Terms Like “Mother” and “Father” for More “Gender-Neutral” Alternatives
Microsoft’s “Inclusivity Checker” reshapes language norms, but critics argue it strays into censorship territory.
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UK Riots Are Used To Call For End To Online Anonymity
Anonymity on platforms fuels chaos, lawmaker calls for accountability and annual fees.
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Newcastle United Fan Faces Ban Over Gender-Critical Social Media Posts
The rise of private companies engaging in social media surveillance and punishments for speech.