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Met Police Chief Defends Social Media Arrests

Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley defends the force's approach to policing social media, stating arrests for offensive online posts are necessary to protect public safety, even if it conflicts with absolute free speech.

Man Charged After Nazi Flag Display in West Yorkshire

A 52-year-old man from Batley, West Yorkshire, has been charged with a public order offence after a Nazi flag was displayed from a residential property, sparking a significant police response and community outrage.

Canberra Health staff told to bring their own toilet paper

The ACT Health Directorate in Canberra has sparked outrage after instructing employees to supply their own toilet paper, hand soap, and tea towels in a bizarre austerity drive. The move has been branded 'penny-pinching madness' by furious staff and union

CPS warns of prosecutions for UK protest extremism

The Crown Prosecution Service for London warns that individuals displaying extremist symbols or making threatening chants at pro-Palestine protests will face criminal charges, as it clarifies public order laws.

Lush Shuts All UK Stores To Protest Policing Bill

In a bold and unprecedented move, cosmetics giant Lush has closed every one of its 104 UK shops and halted online sales to protest the controversial Public Order Act, calling it a 'perilous' threat to the right to protest.

Father Ted Creator Graham Linehan Arrested at Heathrow

Graham Linehan, the acclaimed writer behind Father Ted, was detained by police at Heathrow Airport under controversial new public order laws, sparking outrage and a fierce debate on free speech and transgender activism.

Court Sides With Protesters in Landmark Ruling Against Govt

In a major ruling for civil liberties, the Court of Appeal has sided with climate protesters, declaring that the government's guidance on what constitutes 'reasonable' protest was unlawful. The decision is a significant blow to the government's crackdown

Tommy Robinson Faces New Charges Over St Pancras Incident

The Crown Prosecution Service authorises new charges against English Defence League founder Tommy Robinson following a controversial incident at London's St Pancras International, with British Transport Police leading the investigation.

Farage Warns of Public Order Threat from Small Boats

Brexit architect Nigel Farage issues a stark warning, declaring the small boats crisis a 'genuine threat to public order' and revealing a hardline strategy for the mass removal of illegal migrants from the UK.

Govt Uses Suffragettes to Justify Protest Crackdown

Ministers are invoking the legacy of the Suffragettes to justify draconian new laws that would criminalise the very tactics they used. This political stunt is a dangerous rewriting of history that threatens the right to protest itself.

Tommy Robinson arrested at St Pancras station

Controversial far-right activist Tommy Robinson was arrested in a high-profile operation at London's St Pancras station. Police confirmed the detention, sparking renewed debate over free speech and public order.

UK ban on Palestine Action threatens free speech

The UK's recent ban on Palestine Action, coupled with the Online Safety Act, has raised alarms over threats to public debate and civil liberties. Critics argue these measures stifle dissent under the guise of security.

Tommy Robinson arrested at St Pancras station

Far-right activist Tommy Robinson was arrested at London's St Pancras station by British Transport Police following a disturbance. The incident has sparked debate over public order and free speech.

Tommy Robinson flees UK amid police probe

Far-right activist Tommy Robinson reportedly left the UK via St Pancras station as police sought to question him over an alleged public order offence.

Yousaf defends Police Scotland's protest approach

Scotland's First Minister Humza Yousaf has defended Police Scotland's approach to managing protests, following backlash over recent demonstrations. Critics argue the force has been too lenient, but Yousaf insists officers have acted 'appropriately'.

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