the brits and the aussies are full tilt boogie on this one, so how long before the schwabbies get in into practice here; 

The chilling crackdown on free speech in Britain is ramping up at an alarming pace. With over 30 arrests per day, British police are increasingly detaining individuals for social media posts deemed offensive or harmful. This is no longer an isolated issue but a nationwide trend that’s becoming impossible to ignore. In a world where the lines between free speech and offensive content are becoming ever more blurred, the government’s interpretation of what constitutes a “criminal” post has expanded in a frightening direction. The authorities are not just targeting hate speech or threats but are now arresting people for causing “annoyance,” “inconvenience,” or even “anxiety.” It’s a vague framework that leaves ample room for interpretation, and that’s where the trouble begins.

The legal basis for these arrests stems from the Malicious Communications Act 1988 and Section 127 of the Communications Act 2003. Both laws criminalize messages that cause emotional distress. The irony here? These laws were designed for more clear-cut cases of harm, like harassment or threats of violence, but now they’re being weaponized to target much more benign interactions. This is not about protecting citizens from violence—it’s about controlling the flow of information and opinion. Anyone who expresses anything that could be considered controversial is now at risk of criminal charges. It’s a dangerous precedent that’s likely to spread far beyond Britain’s shores............more..........