The Silencing of a Nation: Is Free Speech Under Threat in the UK?
Free speech is the cornerstone of any functioning democracy. It gives people the right to express opinions, challenge authority, expose injustice, and hold those in power accountable. In the UK, freedom of expression is protected under Article 10 of the Human Rights Act 1998, which incorporates the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) into domestic law. But what happens when the very institutions meant to protect these rights come under attack?
