Over 60,000 arrested in 'chilling curb of free speech'

Source: The Daily Mail —

A major free speech row erupted last night after it was revealed that more than 60,000 people have been arrested over the past five years for ‘communications offences’ – some as trivial as viewing disparaging TikTok videos.

The report, by campaign group Big Brother Watch, discloses that at least 62,199 people in the UK have been arrested for such offences over the past half-decade, with 18,510 being charged and 12,292 convicted.

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Over 60,000 arrested in ‘chilling curb of free speech’

The report, by campaign group Big Brother Watch, discloses that at least 62,199 people in the UK have been arrested for such offences over the past half-decade, with 18,510 being charged and 12,292 convicted.

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freespeechnews

Previous PostCalifornia Is building an internet of age checks and identity gates

Next PostThe Canary & George Galloway debanked without explanation

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