Graham Linehan’s arrest shows we need a UK First Amendment | Spiked

Reem Ibrahim has written for Spiked on the growing threats to freedom of expression in light of comedian Graham Linehan's arrest.

She wrote:

"Britain is sliding into dangerous territory. Words are treated as crimes and courts are keener to protect hurt feelings than to defend individual liberty. The UK desperately needs its own First Amendment. We need a clear constitutional guarantee that no government or police officer can decide which opinions are too offensive to be said aloud. Without such protection, our right to express ourselves will remain hostage to the sensitivities of the moment."

Read the full article here.