UK Government Drawing Up Proposals To Criminalise Dissent
UK Government Drawing Up Proposals To Criminalise Dissent
Leaked documents spark furious backlash from groups who fear freedom of expression could be suppressed
I don't know if this is 100% strictly privacy related but I think it does fall in the sphere of protecting one's right to express oneself privately.
"Government officials have drawn up deeply controversial proposals to broaden the definition of extremism to include anyone who “undermines” the country’s institutions and its values, according to documents seen by the Observer.
The new definition, prepared by civil servants working for cabinet minister Michael Gove, is fiercely opposed by a cohort of officials who fear legitimate groups and individuals will be branded extremists.
The proposals have provoked a furious response from civil rights groups with some warning it risks “criminalising dissent”, and would significantly suppress freedom of expression."
"You're no longer allowed to be upset at your government and if you are you'll be met with violence"
people use violence
"They just love violence nobody said they were upset!"
Wow. This is two shakes short of full-blown Fascism.
For those that don't know, look at Michael Gove -
And remember that wimpy kid from your school who was horribly, horribly bullied
Then think about what a fuckin psychopath they'd be now if they were in a position of power
Sweet Jesus, it really is time to bail. Any recommendations on where to go? I'm hearing the weather is much better in France and Spain.
Is Scotland on board with this dictatorship malarky or are they fighting it? I didn't see them kick up a fuss about the online safety bill which made it to law, which makes me think they aren't fighting it.
I want off Mr Gove's wild ride.
This is the best summary I could come up with:
Government officials have drawn up deeply controversial proposals to broaden the definition of extremism to include anyone who “undermines” the country’s institutions and its values, according to documents seen by the Observer.
The new definition, prepared by civil servants working for cabinet minister Michael Gove, is fiercely opposed by a cohort of officials who fear legitimate groups and individuals will be branded extremists.
Last week the home secretary, Suella Braverman, described pro-Palestinian demonstrations in London as “hate marches”, prompting dismay from many participants who consider themselves peace campaigners.
Martin Bright, editor-at-large, Index on Censorship, added: “This is an unwarranted attack on freedom of expression and would potentially criminalise every student radical and revolutionary dissident.
The government’s 2011 Prevent strategy defined extremism as the “active opposition to fundamental British values, including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and the mutual respect and tolerance of different faiths and beliefs”.
Under the proposed definition in the documents, extremism would be the promotion of any ideology which aims to “overturn or undermine the UK’s democracy, its institutions and values; or threaten the rights of individuals or create a permissive environment for radicalisation, hate crime and terrorism”.
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Welp, I recommend getting it out of your system while you can
I liked the video documentary on this
Weird, monarchies traditionally love dissent
Finally, we need to stop the spread of dangerous ideas
the uk fucking sucks please let it sink into the ocean or someone please blow up parliament
As it turns out Countries which fought the Nazi Reich, at great cost, which have been hit with massive Muslim Terrorist attacks don't take too kindly to hundreds of thousands of Muslim terrorists, and Islamic terrorist supporters marching through their streets screaming "Kill All The Jews", I mean, who knew
