This petition was submitted during the 2017 to 2019 Parliament
Rejected petition Create a policy or legislation to protect an individuals free speech.
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Everyone has a right to say their own opinions and today in society, people are afraid to express their opinion as the police may intervene and class as hate speech when it clearly is just an opinion. Free speech will allow people to express their opinions freely and without fear.
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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/219278
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