The fact that either Britain or France would recognise a Palestinian state while Hamas still holds hostages sums up the moral rot at the heart of Europe, says Laura Perrins.
Peter Lynch was the grandfather who killed himself after being jailed for being rude to a police officer in the Southport riots. Why, asks Laura Perrins, was he convicted in 18 days but Bob Vylan hasn't yet been charged?
As defenders of free speech we resent Britain's draconian hate speech laws. But until they're repealed they should be applied impartially – and that means prosecuting antisemitic rappers too, says Laura Perrins.
Of course Kneecap should play Glastonbury, says Laura Perrins. Yes, they're morons. But morons deserve free speech too. One member may be on trial, but only for a summary offence. As long as we don't have to listen.
A woman has been prosecuted for holding a sign saying "here to talk, if you want to" outside a UK abortion clinic. That is not harassment and should not be crime, says Laura Perrins. We must have the right to persuade.
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