Freedom of speech

[cromwell]

Well those that called for violence or hate to be vested on others deserve to be in jail.  Have you any examples of any that are in jail for milder comments?

Of course they do but casual observers jailed for being nosey ?

Cameron Armstrong, 18, from Belfast, was charged with rioting despite his lawyer stating he had only gone to the area where protests were taking place "to have a look."

Judge Rafferty said: "He doesn't have to throw a petrol bomb or brick to be involved in disorder if he's present at disorder.

Anybody involving themselves in this type of behavior, this type of disorder, as an active participant or a curious observer can expect to be, save for the most exceptional circumstances, remanded into custody, and this defendant is remanded into custody."

[patman post]

There have been those jailed recently for saying things that might be offensive or distasteful,as long as they're not inciting violence or harassing an individual then it shouldn't mean jail time should it?

There was a woman recently who carried a placard on a Palestine protest that depicted Sunak and a Braverman as coconuts and I guess most understand the meaning.

Anyway the case was dismissed because she claimed political banter,ok but it begs the question why there are others in jail?

https://news.sky.com/story/teacher-cleared-over-coconut-placard-of-sunak-and-braverman-at-protest-13214107

People have been jailed for many reasons. What particular offences are you suggesting shouldn't carry jail terms...

PS — I agree the coconut placard seems OTT, but indicating rioting hooligans should have their throats cut is going to be a difficult stance to defend...

[Unlucky4Sum]

Well those that called for violence or hate to be vested on others deserve to be in jail.  Have you any examples of any that are in jail for milder comments?

[cromwell]

There have been those jailed recently for saying things that might be offensive or distasteful,as long as they're not inciting violence or harassing an individual then it shouldn't mean jail time should it?

There was a woman recently who carried a placard on a Palestine protest that depicted Sunak and a Braverman as coconuts and I guess most understand the meaning.

Anyway the case was dismissed because she claimed political banter,ok but it begs the question why there are others in jail?

https://news.sky.com/story/teacher-cleared-over-coconut-placard-of-sunak-and-braverman-at-protest-13214107