A report by the Independent Advisor on Social Cohesion, Dame Sara Khan, reveals a dangerous climate of harassment and censorship in the UK, with 76% of people refraining from expressing their opinions due to fear. The report highlights the threat to freedom of expression and democracy, emphasizing the need for governmental and cultural changes to address the issue.
ICYMI: 'The Government has empowered left-wing activists to behave in the way the Khan review outlines with no consequences.' Dr Neema Parvini reacts to Dame Sara Khan's report which said Britain is struggling to tackle extremism. https://t.co/hEtLe0a6QR
“My freedom is restricted by not feeling able to discuss things as clearly as we should. We’re all self-censoring all of the time!” Laura Dodsworth on a new report that found more than 75% of the public feel they have to refrain from speaking their mind. @Iromg | @BareReality https://t.co/TeUwHFyfFm
‘There’s a misunderstanding that this only happens online…’ More In Common’s @LukeTryl on a new report looking at ‘freedom restricting harassment’ in the UK, as the majority of Britons hide their views for fear of judgement. 📺 Freeview 236, Sky 512, Virgin 604 https://t.co/VTNp8V4UKG
‘There’s a misunderstanding that this only happens online…’ More In Common’s @LukeTryl on a new report looking at ‘Freedom restricting harassment’ in the UK, as the majority of Britons restrict their views for fear of judgement. 📺 Freeview 236, Sky 512, Virgin 604 https://t.co/WV5YjjV5p6
‘People are being shutdown. Debate is being shut down. Diversity of thought it being shut down.’ @BenHabib6 on a new report showing the majority of Britons avoid exposing their political beliefs for fear of persecution. https://t.co/M7kouFd1rI
Free speech in Britain is on life support, if not already dead. Three quarters of respondents to a major new report, including teachers, councillors and academics, told a government adviser they were being forced to self-censor after being bombarded by threats and intimidation,… https://t.co/rMNH8xRlBJ
Ian Collins questions whether free speech is “under threat” following Dame Sara Khan’s report on 'freedom-restricting harassment.’ “Individuals are facing the threat of rape, death and abuse - simply for expressing their views.” @iancollinsuk https://t.co/tVtJfxv0eg
Ex-counter extremism coordinator, Charlotte Littlewood, praises Dame Sara Khan’s report for focusing on the victims of ‘freedom-restricting harassment.’ “The Government needs to step up, the police need to step up, and the culture needs to change.” @TVKev | @ThatAlexWoman https://t.co/ZBeIHl4fK8
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What an amazing interview /statement from Dame Sara Khan to @christopherhope on @GBNEWS just now. Harassment- censorship- threat to free speech. Here is the full report from @Telegraph https://t.co/1FPz7c6YRe
Government adviser on social cohesion Dame Sara Khan, discusses the findings of her report on 'freedom-restricting harassment.’ “This is a toxic and insidious threat to our democracy and freedom of expression.” @petercardwell https://t.co/t4A19mclMk
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A new report says there is now a “dangerous climate of harassment and censorship” with 76% of people not expressing their opinion out of fear. Are you one of them? 📞0344 499 1000 @petercardwell https://t.co/BfG8a9LlnT
Free speech is being threatened by a “dangerous climate of harassment and censorship,” a senior Government adviser has warned. @CohesionReview https://t.co/VIDo8oAKPZ https://t.co/wC8hTinXpY
Britain's democratic rights and freedoms are under threat from extremists and harassment. This is according to a review by the government's Independent Advisor on Social Cohesion. Dame Sara Khan found that most people are now too scared to express their personal views in public. https://t.co/zeu0pD1kdp