Free speech

[icowden]

Who are on remand awaiting trial accused of various offences including burglary, criminal damage, assault etc - all well known peaceful protest methods

Some of the criminal damage charges are a little spurious I believe.

 

[monkers]

Who are on remand awaiting trial accused of various offences including burglary, criminal damage, assault etc - all well known peaceful protest methods

The Filton activists have been on remand for over a year. Regardless of our own subjective political views that is unacceptable. The Filton trial case is especially interesting as it will be a test of ''lawful excuse''. The defence barrister in this case is leaning heavily on advising the jury that they must not be influenced or led by the judge or the media to a finding or guilt.

Do you have a view about the rounding up of people on our streets who freely express opinions about genocide?

 

[laurentian]

It was a meme about Trump arresting starmer.

Yet she gets reprimanded , coz someone complained.

That's is draconian to say the least

There is guarded speech at the moment in the UK.

Nothing free about speech in the UK

. . . wasn't it you who said "free speech has consequences" a couple of days ago?

 

[C R]

. . . wasn't it you who said "free speech has consequences" a couple of days ago?

Only other people's free speech should have consequences. HTH. You've probably have been here long enough to know that there's no point in trying to engage with it.

 

[laurentian]

Only other people's free speech should have consequences. HTH. You've probably have been here long enough to know that there's no point in trying to engage with it.

Ah right! Got it.

 

[CXRAndy]

. . . wasn't it you who said "free speech has consequences" a couple of days ago?

Yes if it threatened directly behaviour

 

[laurentian]

Yes if it threatened directly behaviour

Is that an anagram?

 

[Blazing Saddles]

Yes if it threatened directly behaviour

Que?

 

[Rusty Nails]

. . . wasn't it you who said "free speech has consequences" a couple of days ago?

I think the phrase he likes is FAFO.

 

[laurentian]

I think the phrase he likes is FAFO.

Quite. Looks like Connely is at the FO stage

 

[AndyRM]

In her own words, Connolly said she got a "bollocking" off her probation officer, nothing more.

She can say what she likes as far as freeze peach goes, but if she breaks the terms of her probation then that's on her.

 

[spen666]

The Filton activists have been on remand for over a year. Regardless of our own subjective political views that is unacceptable. The Filton trial case is especially interesting as it will be a test of ''lawful excuse''. The defence barrister in this case is leaning heavily on advising the jury that they must not be influenced or led by the judge or the media to a finding or guilt.

Do you have a view about the rounding up of people on our streets who freely express opinions about genocide?

So you admit you were not describing people accused of peaceful protesting?


Shame you need to tell lies to bolster your argument.

Are burglary, criminal damage and assault peaceful methods of protesting?

 

[spen666]

Some of the criminal damage charges are a little spurious I believe.

Isn't that for a court yo decide after hearing the evidence?

 

[monkers]

So you admit you were not describing people accused of peaceful protesting?


Shame you need to tell lies to bolster your argument.

Are burglary, criminal damage and assault peaceful methods of protesting.

I've not admitted to anything. I'm not charged with anything except a spurious allegation from you.

I set out some fact about freedom of expression to another poster. I didn't introduce the Filton prisoners, that was you. In reply to that post I made the comment that they had been on remand for a year. You will know that the ordinary arrangement is for a maximum period of 6 months. You'll also know that the delay has been criticised from people in high offices.

You should note that I asked a fair question about peaceful protesters, which should have made it obvious that I was making mention of the peaceful protesters who were rounded up of the street while sitting and holding placards. Many of those face charges on the grounds of terrorism and potentially could face prison sentences.

Perhaps you'll start to consider what is written before bashing away at the keyboard on one of your hobby horses?

 

[icowden]

Isn't that for a court yo decide after hearing the evidence?

Isn't it for a qualified legal professional to use the word "alleged" if the charge has not been proven?