[Rapscallion]

Originally Posted by lasto

what do u make to this - where has freedom of speech gone ?

The UK does practice freedom of speech within certain guidelines. We don't really have it enshrined in the constitution in the way the USA has, but it's generally regarded (as I understand it) that you can say anything as long as it's not going to incite hatred or violence. There are limits.

Considering how long it took the police to investigate and prosecute Hamza a year or so back, I'm satisfied that the process is sufficiently arduous and checked at every step.

So, if a demonstration turned up, composed of British citizens (no matter their religious affiliation) and protested and the government listened, isn't that actually good for democracy?

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