Social media censorship and arrests over posts online have become prevalent in the United Kingdom (U.K.), especially in 2024.
The U.K. has been at the forefront of implementing digital speech laws that regulate what civilians can and cannot say online, with prohibitions on what it defines as “hate speech” or disinformation. As the country’s definition of what constitutes acceptable speech expands, individuals with seemingly no harmful intent have found themselves under arrest or criminally charged, especially this year, according to a review of multiple reports. (RELATED: Trump, Elon Musk Reportedly Spoke To Zelenskyy About Future Support For Ukraine)
In one of many examples, a British Army veteran was arrested over a social media post he made denouncing LGBTQ and transgender activists; authorities said the post caused someone “anxiety,” according to Fox News. The…
