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Britons say Government only protects speech it agrees with
Original: Majority of Britons say Government only protects speech it agrees with
A majority of Britons believe the UK Government only defends free speech when it aligns with its own views, according to research highlighted by the civil liberties group Liberty. The findings point to public concern that free expression protections are applied selectively, with people doubting the state's commitment to impartial defence of speech rights.
Why now: Ongoing debate in the UK over free speech policy and government handling of expression rights is keeping this issue prominent.
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Evidence
- Majority of Britons say Government only protects speech it agrees with · libertyhumanrights.org.uk
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