Topic: hate crime
The concept of hate crime is increasingly being used to justify censorship and surveillance measures that threaten free expression. Governments and law enforcement agencies are expanding their reach under the guise of protecting individuals from hate speech, often leading to the policing of thoughts and opinions. This trend raises significant concerns for those who value individual liberty and privacy, as it can result in the suppression of legitimate discourse and dissent.
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London Assembly Member calls for police investigation into Laurence Fox’s LGBT flag swastika tweet
Caroline Russell says the tweet is a “hate crime.”
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Arrest of student over racist Snapchat is unconstitutional, rights groups say
A First Amendment violation.
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Top former UK Judge says too much weight is given to trans activists, outlines threats to free speech
People fear “Twitter storm or a visit by the police.”
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UK to look at whether “misogyny” should invoke harsher criminal sentences
Some think that crimes should have stricter punishments if “misogyny” is involved.
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British men arrested, investigated for “hate crime” after staged George Floyd murder Snapchat post
Police believing the content is a crime raises alarms about a lack of free expression in the UK, no matter…
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Fake hate crime exposed by man’s Apple Watch
Sean Sammit’s heart rate gave him away.
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Finnish politician’s bible quote on Facebook lands her with a “hate crime” investigation
Congresswoman Räsänen had posted a status update criticizing the Church’s participation in LGBT events along with a picture of Romans…
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YouTube quietly prohibits reporting on hate crime hoaxes in its new community guidelines
This comes just days after new evidence suggests that Jessie Smollett fabricated a hate crime.