Petition Review possible penalties for social media posts, including the use of prison
We call on the Government to urgently review the possible penalties for non-violent offences arising from social media posts, including the use of prison.
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There is serious public concern about the proportionality of sentencing in cases involving opinion-based online speech. We believe imprisoning individuals for posts on social media sets a dangerous precedent and raises wider questions about freedom of expression, proportionality in sentencing, and the misuse of limited prison resources. We consider that alternative sanctions, such as fines or community service, would be more appropriate.
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