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UK Government Drawing Up Proposals To Criminalise Dissent (www.theguardian.com)

submitted 1 year ago by leraje@lemmy.blahaj.zone to c/privacy@lemmy.ml

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I don't know if this is 100% strictly privacy related but I think it does fall in the sphere of protecting one's right to express oneself privately.

"Government officials have drawn up deeply controversial proposals to broaden the definition of extremism to include anyone who “undermines” the country’s institutions and its values, according to documents seen by the Observer.

The new definition, prepared by civil servants working for cabinet minister Michael Gove, is fiercely opposed by a cohort of officials who fear legitimate groups and individuals will be branded extremists.

The proposals have provoked a furious response from civil rights groups with some warning it risks “criminalising dissent”, and would significantly suppress freedom of expression."

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[-] SimonSaysStuff@lemmy.world 8 points 1 year ago

Sweet Jesus, it really is time to bail. Any recommendations on where to go? I'm hearing the weather is much better in France and Spain.

Is Scotland on board with this dictatorship malarky or are they fighting it? I didn't see them kick up a fuss about the online safety bill which made it to law, which makes me think they aren't fighting it.

[-] BestBouclettes@jlai.lu 6 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

France is right behind the UK right now. It's not as bad yet but will be in the near future.

[-] ivanafterall@kbin.social 5 points 1 year ago

Macron in France has seemingly had similar fascist quivers running down his leg.

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