Aug 13, 2025 06:23 PM
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US State Department targets ‘decline of UK free speech’
https://brusselssignal.eu/2025/08/us-sta...ree-speech
INTRO: A newly released series of worldwide human rights reports by the US strongly criticised the United Kingdom over what it said was a troubling decline in free speech protections there.
Ukraine and Romania were also targeted. Most other European nations received comparatively milder assessments.
In its latest human rights report on the UK, released on August 12, the US State Department said the human rights situation “worsened” over 2024. It noted what it said were significant restrictions on freedom of expression, a priority issue for the current US administration.
The report highlighted the UK’s use of what is described as “restrictive laws” and “arbitrary or unlawful surveillance” to target disfavoured voices, particularly on political and religious grounds.
It pointed to recent legislative measures and policing practices that it said curtailed free speech, including the arrests of individuals for online posts deemed offensive under vague “hate speech” laws.
The report cited cases where UK authorities had penalised citizens for social media activity, raising concerns about censorship and the effect on public discourse.
While the UK section of the document acknowledged the country’s robust democratic framework, it criticised the current government’s approach to balancing security with civil liberties.
It noted allegations of excessive force by police in handling protests, with some cases referred to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS).
It also highlighted restrictions on political speech deemed “hateful” or “offensive” as well as limits on speech within specific arenas, even through prayer or silent protests.
Strict speech laws in the UK have also caused problems for journalists, according to the US State Department.. (MORE - details)
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The irony here is that the most recent wave of thought/speech control and cultural de-Westernization (via critical theory offshoots) originated with US literary intellectuals, for the large part. And was exported to the rest of the world. The US is now in the process of being freed from the "noble poseur" addiction, while the UK remains a staunch consumer of the imported product.
https://brusselssignal.eu/2025/08/us-sta...ree-speech
INTRO: A newly released series of worldwide human rights reports by the US strongly criticised the United Kingdom over what it said was a troubling decline in free speech protections there.
Ukraine and Romania were also targeted. Most other European nations received comparatively milder assessments.
In its latest human rights report on the UK, released on August 12, the US State Department said the human rights situation “worsened” over 2024. It noted what it said were significant restrictions on freedom of expression, a priority issue for the current US administration.
The report highlighted the UK’s use of what is described as “restrictive laws” and “arbitrary or unlawful surveillance” to target disfavoured voices, particularly on political and religious grounds.
It pointed to recent legislative measures and policing practices that it said curtailed free speech, including the arrests of individuals for online posts deemed offensive under vague “hate speech” laws.
The report cited cases where UK authorities had penalised citizens for social media activity, raising concerns about censorship and the effect on public discourse.
While the UK section of the document acknowledged the country’s robust democratic framework, it criticised the current government’s approach to balancing security with civil liberties.
It noted allegations of excessive force by police in handling protests, with some cases referred to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS).
It also highlighted restrictions on political speech deemed “hateful” or “offensive” as well as limits on speech within specific arenas, even through prayer or silent protests.
Strict speech laws in the UK have also caused problems for journalists, according to the US State Department.. (MORE - details)
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The irony here is that the most recent wave of thought/speech control and cultural de-Westernization (via critical theory offshoots) originated with US literary intellectuals, for the large part. And was exported to the rest of the world. The US is now in the process of being freed from the "noble poseur" addiction, while the UK remains a staunch consumer of the imported product.
