Welcome to 2024 Britain where The Police arrive at your home to arrest you for comments made on Facebook.

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Arrests for Social Media Comments: In the UK, there have been instances where individuals were arrested for making offensive comments on social media. The law, particularly the Communications Act 2003, allows for prosecution if the content is deemed “grossly offensive” or “indecent”. However, this is not a blanket policy and typically involves comments that incite hatred or violence.

h/t Skullduggery

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