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    Die britische Regierung sagt, sie unterstütze die freie Meinungsäußerung nach dem Visumverbot in den USA


    Die britische Regierung sagt, sie unterstütze die freie Meinungsäußerung nach dem Visumverbot in den USA

    https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/uk-government-says-it-backs-free-speech-after-us-visa-bans-2025-12-24/

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    1. Icy_Coffee374 on

      From the same government that says having a white ~~napkin~~ piece of paper isn’t allowed near the King because you *might* write something offensive on it.

      edit: reference, [https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/police-arrest-blank-paper-king-charles-monarchy-b1025152.html](https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/police-arrest-blank-paper-king-charles-monarchy-b1025152.html)

      edit again: based off other comments it appears as if ya’ll think I’m defending the US. I’m not, there’s very good reasons why I left. But just cause the US is worse right now doesn’t mean the UK doesn’t have serious freedom of speech issues too. If you don’t like my first example (which admittedly is exaggerating), then think about the arrests for protesting the UK’s involvement in Gaza.

    2. Denbt_Nationale on

      Absolutely hilarious to hear this after the online safety act and lucy connolly

    4. Stabile_Feldmaus on

      >“While every country has the right to set its own visa rules, we support the laws and institutions which are working to keep the internet free from the most harmful content,“ the spokesperson said in a statement.

    5. Realistic_Let3239 on

      Given how hard the UK government is going in on online monitoring, censorship, and arresting people for opposing genocide, USA might be way worse right now, but the UK doesn’t have a leg to stand on trying to pretend they back free speech at all…

    7. olderlifter99 on

      Bit rich coming from an American. Should you not be focused on trying to save the failed US democracy?

    10. Cultural-Music7343 on

      I sometimes wonder how British people can be okay with all their censorship going on these days but then again, I’m reminded whenever I interact with them online or in games, holy damn do they live to be offended. I guess no more having to be offended back home even if it costs them their freedom of speech…

    11. wrghf on

      I mean, don’t people get arrested in the UK for posting mean things on Twitter?

      You can’t really say you back free speech and simultaneously criminalise saying grossly offensive things.

    14. IsolatedFrequency101 on

      Tell that to all the people currently being prosecuted or threatened with prosecution for supporting Palestine

    15. Super-Peoplez-S0Lt on

      The United States tried to deport someone for wiring an op-ed piece on the war in Gaza. They’re in no position to be lecturing anyone on free speech.

    16. trollsmurf on

      „anti-disinformation campaigner“

      That such a term can exist and be sanctioned shows what times we’re in.

    17. Equal-Possession-316 on

      The irony is wild given the Online Safety Act and protest crackdowns. Maybe worth actually tracking how many people get denied visas over speech in both directions.

    19. kaamliiha on

      In the Western world you are pretty much the last guys who should dare open their potties about free internet and speech lmfao. Content is mine as an adult, not yours to decide. Double dare arrest me.

    20. Man_bear_badger on

      This post is so botted, seen so many posts like this lately all with the same comments paddling misinformation…

    21. Koobetto on

      Didn’t the UK arrest 12k people for saying controversial things on the internet such as criticizing immigration in 2024 alone?

    23. artfrche on

      A lot of US bootlickers here… Which country again is asking for social medias, and soon DNA from tourists? but yes, tell us about fREe sPEecH 🤣 pathetic

    26. Lukeyboy97 on

      Please go one step further and ban all UK politicians untill they repeal the censorship act.

    28. therealharbinger on

      This thread shows people don’t understand free speech.

      Free speech doesn’t come with caveats of the yes but inciting.. yes but hate speech.

      It’s free or it’s not. Take your pick.

    29. 9CF8 on

      Ironic. Considering the massive steps backwards both the USA and the UK have taken I’m the last year with free speech.

    32. AnonymousTimewaster on

      Just so long as you don’t hold a placard protesting the proscription of Palestine Action

    34. Ok-Fortune8939 on

      Didn’t the UK just charge a little girl with terrorism for holding a free Palestine sign and sitting in one spot?

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