Pablo Martini (Geezer)@PabloMartini@climatejustice.social
Labour’s justification for arresting over 500 Palestine Action supporters is sparking accusations of authoritarian overreach. MPs, human rights advocates, and legal experts warn this crackdown risks undermining free speech and the right to protest in the UK.
With a judicial review ongoing, questions mount over whether the government’s use of terrorism laws has gone too far.
Read on to explore the growing controversy and what it means for democracy.
#LabourGovernment #PalestineAction #Authoritarianism #FreeSpeech #HumanRights #UKPolitics #JudicialReview
https://voxpoliticalonline.com/?p=99788
Pablo Martini (Geezer)@PabloMartini@climatejustice.social
At Saturday’s protest in London, 532 people were arrested — many aged 60+ — simply for holding signs supporting Palestine Action.
The UK’s anti-terrorism laws are being used to crack down on political dissent like never before.
What’s at stake for free speech and democracy?
Read more. #PalestineAction #ProtestRights #CivilLiberties
https://voxpoliticalonline.com/?p=99780