The Scottish Korean - ‘You Can’t Critique Islam In Britain” Terrorism Powers Used on Islam Critic…

Nov 22, 2025

Ryan Williams, a Scottish musician and former Netflix contestant, shares his harrowing experience after being detained under anti-terror laws. He discusses the fallout from his provocative critiques of Islam, including being de-banked and facing significant personal repercussions. Williams highlights the chilling effect on free speech in Britain, what it means to challenge hate speech laws, and the importance of defending Western values. He candidly reflects on his motivations, sacrifices, and the community reactions to his outspoken views.

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Detained At Heathrow And Digital Seizure

Ryan Williams recounts being detained under Schedule 7 at Heathrow and having phones, laptop and hard disks seized.
He says authorities forced him to hand over passwords and switched off device location tracking while he awaited potential legal action.

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Flight From Australia To US And Hardship

After the Sky News bacon stunt in Australia, Ryan says he was told to leave and then moved to the US believing it had stronger free-speech protections.
He describes living off friends' sofas and relying on cash after alleged debanking.

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Airline Ban Before Return

Virgin Atlantic barred Ryan and a friend from boarding after social media clips circulated.
He says the airline cited alleged encouragement of filming and unruly behaviour as the reason.

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In this episode of The Winston Marshall Show, I sit down with Ryan Williams, the Scottish musician, former Netflix contestant, and outspoken critic of Islam whose return to Britain has ignited an international media storm.

After being detained under anti-terror laws at Heathrow and de-banked, Ryan tells his story for the first time from being banned by Virgin Atlantic to having his phones and laptop seized under Schedule 7 of the Terrorism Act. He explains how his criticism of Islam, first aired on Australian television, made him one of the most controversial voices in Britain’s free speech debate.

We explore Britain’s shrinking tolerance for dissent, the blurred line between hate speech legislation and political persecution, and the question of what free expression really means in a nation that once prided itself on liberty. Ryan reflects on the personal cost he has paid, including family estrangement, financial blacklisting, and constant threats, and why he continues to speak out despite the consequences.

This episode dives into his arrest, de-banking, the Islamophobia dispute, the state of free speech in Britain, and the future of Western liberty in an age defined by fear.

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Chapters

0:00 Introduction

02:22 Legal and Social Media Context

03:29 Virgin Atlantic Incident

10:28 Personal Background and Motivation

25:20 Critique of Islam and Free Speech

27:15 Interaction with Muslim Communities

44:13 Family and Personal Consequences

51:34 Final Thoughts

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