Why protesters in the UK are being arrested under terror laws
Why protesters in the UK are being arrested under ‘terror’ laws
Why some protests in the UK are being criminalised, and what that means for free speech.
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In Britain, citizens protesting against the war in Gaza are being arrested and detained under “terrorism” laws. Activists and legal experts warn that “public safety” is being used as a pretext to silence dissent, curb free speech and criminalise legitimate political activism.
Presenter: Stefanie Dekker
Guests:
Clare Hinchcliffe – mother of imprisoned activist
Laura O’Brien – head of protest team
Matt Kennard – investigative journalist and author
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Published On 24 Aug 2025