General · 26 June 2026
Sarah Rogers says UK speech arrests censor debate
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People expressing support for a banned group shouldn't face prosecution unless they're working with violent extremists, Sarah Rogers said. She criticised the UK's approach, saying prosecuting support for Palestine Action limits political expression and does more harm than good. More than 2,000 people have been arrested for showing support since the group was banned in July 2025.
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