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Free Speech Under Fire: 31-Month Sentence Sparks Outrage

5/21/2025

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Ben Jones, Director of the Free Speech Union, condemned the Court of Appeal's decision to uphold Lucy Connolly's staggering 31-month sentence for a social media post about asylum seekers. He warned that free speech in Britain is "under attack," reflecting a growing distrust in authorities and raising alarms about the implications for public discourse.

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Ben Jones, Director of the Free Speech Union, condemned the Court of Appeal's decision to uphold Lucy Connolly's staggering 31-month sentence for a social media post about asylum seekers. He warned that free speech in Britain is "under attack," reflecting a growing distrust in authorities and raising alarms about the implications for public discourse.