Right to protest is under threat in Britain, undermining a pillar of democracy
Right to protest is under threat in Britain, undermining a pillar of democracy
UK News: For holding a sign outside a courthouse reminding jurors of their right to acquit defendants, a retiree faces up to two years in prison. For hanging a
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Now now you can protest things as long as they have been vetted and approved by the government.
35 2 Reply"If your cause isn't just enough to be granted a permit by the government, then you shouldn't believe in it"
16 1 ReplyThat's just how free speech works
16 8 ReplyFree speech would be been allowed to protest about anything
7 0 ReplyTrue, but it's the government who says you're allowed to ;D
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“Free speech” means freedom from consequences from the law, not necessarily from individuals who are allowed their own judgment accordingly
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as you do
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