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Four arrested after images of Trump and Epstein projected on to Windsor Castle ahead of president’s visit (www.theguardian.com)

submitted 2 days ago by Powderhorn@beehaw.org to c/news@beehaw.org

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Subtle, they were not. But that's fucking brilliant!

I'm not posting an excerpt here because it's your typical "officials tout censorship" boilerplate.

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[–] AllNewTypeFace@leminal.space 12 points 2 days ago (3 children)

Is this legally terrorism in the UK as well?

[–] HumanPenguin@feddit.uk 24 points 2 days ago (2 children)

No. They claimed it was malicious communication. iE sent to offend or threaten.

Utter bollocks and a clear sign the police see censorship on behalf of the gov as a job role now.

[–] anachronist@midwest.social 8 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Understanding that the right wing extremist government in the United States is attempting to squash free speech but it makes less sense that the Labour government of the UK would do its bidding. Have they tried putting a Human Rights lawyer in charge?