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UK Crime and Policing Bill sparks free speech concerns

Summary by Straight Arrow News
The U.K.’s proposed Crime and Policing Bill addresses serious crimes like child abuse and youth violence but has sparked controversy over a new provision called the "Respect Order." Critics, including legal scholar Andrew Tettenborn, argue it threatens free speech by allowing courts to penalize behavior deemed merely “distressing.” Home Secretary Yvette Cooper defends the bill, saying it targets street and violent crime. The bill is currently in…

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Straight Arrow News broke the news in on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.
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