Policing Speech: Contemporary Challenges

This chapter explores the contentious relationship between police and journalists concerning speech-related offenses, highlighting the chilling effects of ambiguous terms like 'victim' and 'non-crime hate incident.' It discusses specific instances of police visits to individuals over their expressions, raising alarms about broader societal implications for free speech and individual liberties. The chapter critiques current policing practices in the context of mass immigration and multiculturalism, expressing skepticism about their effectiveness and emphasizing the dangers of self-censorship and thought policing.