Politics● ElevatedSep 6 · Sep 6, 2026, 10:30 PM
UK watchdog group : More than 60 , 000 arrests made in chilling curb of free speech
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A UK watchdog group reports over 60,000 arrests, citing a chilling effect on free speech. This indicates concerns about civil liberties and government actions in the UK.
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