August
UK: Peaceful protesters treated as terrorists as politicians fuel far-right activity
Thousands of police were deployed to London last weekend to arrest more than 500 peaceful protesters, as racist protests took place across the country. There is a relentless crackdown on foreign nationals, now including immediate deportation for any non-citizen convicted of a criminal offence. Critics warn that mainstream political rhetoric is legitimating and fuelling violent far-right activity.
UK: More than 200 organisations sign open letter in response to anti-refugee protests
More than 200 refugee organisations, charities, trade unions and more have signed an open letter to party leaders today condemning the anti-refugee protests that took place across the weekend. Statewatch is a signatory to the letter.
UK: Authorities must clarify whether Online Safety Act will lead to Palestine protest censorship
A letter to the UK broadcast regulator and major social media companies seeks clarification over how online freedom of speech will be protected following the government's proscription of the organisation Palestine Action. The letter, signed by 24 individuals and organisations - including Statewatch - raises concerns that the Online Safety Act, combined with the UK’s vague definition of terrorism, could lead to lawful content being wrongly identified as illegal and removed.
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