Closed petition Launch a public inquiry into concerns about free speech in the UK

We would like Government to launch a public inquiry into free speech in the UK, including criminal offences relating to social media posts.

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We believe the prison system is clearly overstretched and under resourced. We are concerned about reports of people being prosecuted due to what they may have posted on social media.

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Date closed 7 October 2025
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