Piers Morgan Uncensored "Flaming HYPOCRITE!" Linehan Arrest For Anti-Trans Posts & Free Speech Feat. Riley Gaines
Sep 5, 2025
Join Laurie Penny, an incisive author and journalist, and Lionel Shriver, an award-winning author, as they delve into the heated debate surrounding free speech and transgender rights in the UK. They discuss the arrest of Graham Linehan over anti-trans posts, sparking global concern over censorship and identity. The conversation navigates the boundaries of humor in gender discourse, the complexities of free speech in sports, and societal shifts in attitudes towards trans issues. It's a riveting exploration of contemporary challenges in public discourse.
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Arrest Sparks Trans-Free Speech Flashpoint
- Graham Linehan's arrest crystallised a wider free-speech debate crossing the UK and US borders.
- Many public figures now reconsider previous silence, signalling a possible shift in attitudes on trans issues.
Protected Characteristics Risk Unequal Laws
- Lionel Shriver warned that legal moves against speech threaten equality under the law.
- She said protected-characteristic rules risk creating special laws and undermining liberal-democratic principles.
Protect Offensive Speech Unless It Incites Crime
- Allow people to express offensive views unless they explicitly incite crimes.
- Preserve free speech as protection for uncomfortable speech, not just agreeable opinions.