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UK Police Chief Renews Call for Clarity on Free Speech Laws Amid Online Harassment Debates

2025-09-04 CoolPal

UK Police Chief Renews Call for Clarity on Free Speech Laws Amid Online Harassment Debates London’s Metropolitan Police chief, Sir Mark Rowley, has reiterated his call for the British government to clarify laws surrounding online free speech, stating his officers are in an ‘impossible position’ when enforcing existing legislation against threats and incitement to violence. The renewed appeal comes as the debate over freedom of expression and its limits continues to draw public and political attention. The police chief’s comments…

London Police Arrest Over 470 Pro-Palestinian Protesters Defying New Ban

2025-08-11 CoolPal

London Police Arrest Over 470 Pro-Palestinian Protesters Defying New Ban London police have confirmed the arrest of 474 individuals in central London on Saturday, following a large demonstration by supporters of the recently banned pro-Palestinian group, Palestine Action. Protesters intentionally flouted a new law, passed in early July, which criminalizes public support for the organization, in an attempt to compel the government to reconsider the ban. The controversial law was enacted after Palestine Action activists breached a Royal Air Force…

UK Parliament Approves Assisted Dying Bill; Sent to House of Lords

2025-06-20 CoolPal

UK Parliament Approves Assisted Dying Bill; Sent to House of Lords The UK Parliament’s House of Commons voted 314 to 291 to approve a bill legalizing assisted dying for terminally ill individuals. The bill now proceeds to the House of Lords for further review. The legislation permits assisted dying for individuals with a terminal illness and a life expectancy of less than six months. Eligibility requires the individual to be capable of making the decision themselves, with the choice requiring…

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