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Retired Officer Sues Police Over Free Speech Violation

5/13/2025

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A retired UK police officer, Julian Foulkes, is taking legal action against Kent Police after his arrest for a social media post that warned of escalating antisemitism following the October 7 Hamas attacks. The police have since apologized for their misstep, but Foulkes is determined to fight for free speech rights in the UK.

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A retired UK police officer, Julian Foulkes, is taking legal action against Kent Police after his arrest for a social media post that warned of escalating antisemitism following the October 7 Hamas attacks. The police have since apologized for their misstep, but Foulkes is determined to fight for free speech rights in the UK.