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Navigating Vaccine Passports and Free Speech
This chapter examines the contentious debate surrounding vaccine passports during the pandemic, marked by a notable parliamentary opposition and scrutiny of government disinformation. It highlights the challenges faced by social media in balancing misinformation management with free speech, and raises concerns about government surveillance of dissent. The discussion also reflects on the broader implications for democracy, public trust, and the cultural landscape of free expression in the UK compared to the US.