The far-left organization Hope Not Hate is advocating for legal action against Steve Laws, a single father of three daughters, under Section 4A of the Public Order Act 1986, accusing him of intentional harassment, alarm, or distress due to his activities on Twitter advocating for the deportation of immigrants. This move has sparked a debate on the applicability of the Public Order Act to online behavior, with some arguing that Section 4A cannot be committed through online platforms. Steve Laws, labeled as a 'migrant hunter' by critics, has been accused of leading a campaign of hate and threats against people of color in the UK on social media, raising concerns about the increasing extremity of his views.
In a cry harder post on @hopenothate's website, in amongst the "far-right" paranoia they write of @Nigel_Farage leading a party: "That 12% of people would be very likely support & a further 17% quite likely." Apparently, "political rhetoric will continue to be divisive & only… https://t.co/EA8qlAKqXH
According to this article, Mr Laws has apparently breached section 4A of the Public Order Act by posting on Twitter. But this section of the Public Order Act ... can't be committed online. https://t.co/eTovJAtjgZ https://t.co/JHxLq9CyWX
The “migrant hunter” turned commentator, Steve Laws, has become increasingly extreme on social media leading a campaign of hate and threats directed at people of colour in the UK. We believe he is in breach of the Public Order Act 1986. Here’s why. https://t.co/uOhGVEIju4
Far-left @Hopenothate are gunning for the jailing of single father of 3 daughters @Steve_Laws_ . They object to him wanting the deportation of immigrants They are weaponising Section 4A of the Public Order Act 1986 regarding ‘Intentional harassment, alarm or distress’.… https://t.co/X2sv7ADzbF
Far-left @Hatenothope are gunning for the jailing of single father of 3 daughters @Steve_Laws_ . They object to him wanting the deportation of immigrants They are weaponising Section 4A of the Public Order Act 1986 regarding ‘Intentional harassment, alarm or distress’.… https://t.co/0SalvRQ9Mm
Can someone explain why LBC is platforming proud racists like Steve Bannon? This is why 'journalists' like Andrew Marr must NEVER be forgiven. https://t.co/Nw9kv0LwQD