This is one of the better free speech developments we've seen in a while.

The Home Office says non-crime hate incidents are being scrapped, lawful free speech should not be recorded, and police should stop being dragged into everyday online rows and focus on actual crime instead.

That does not mean every harmful Act is suddenly protected. The stated aim is to stop policing lawful speech while still responding where there is genuine harm, safeguarding risk, or serious community tension.

That is a meaningful shift, at least on paper. Now we need to see whether police forces actually apply it consistently in the real world.

Gov source:
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-response-to-non-crime-hate-incidents-final-report

Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-ybrpy-DGo

Do you think this will meaningfully protect lawful speech, or will the culture stay the same?

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