Right wing cancel culture at it again.

[Batmanisaplaceinturkey]

This really is a scary time for free speech.

Another example right wing hypocrisy when it comes to free speech:

Jimmy Kimmel Live! suspended indefinitely after host’s Charlie Kirk comments https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2025/sep/18/jimmy-kimmel-live-suspended-indefinitely-after-hosts-charlie-kirk-comments?CMP=share_btn_url

Where I'm from employers only have access to convictions which is fair. But whether Police should be able to keep stuff that wasn't depends I suppose.

Better not to have another TR

I think this is some wishful thinking. Not sure why you think trans or trans people's partners = liberal.

Here is an article about a transwoman who was a member of a neo-Nazi group called Blood and Honour.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3r4zrg35vlo

Different jobs require different levels of DBS checks. Those professions exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (the list is quite long) are generally required to request advanced disclosure which lists everything, including spent convictions, a NCHI would show up.

Your link is more wishful thinking tbf

The scary thing is not the murder or the murderer, but the idea that someone similar to the victim might come along?

What's wishful thinking about transgender far-right extremist sentenced by the German court to prison without parole for extreme right incitement to hatred, defamation, and insult?

Look, I''m not a fan of offence laws unless you can prove harassment/harm.

But as far as specious allegations go, the same applies to sexual assault. People getting unnecessarily dragged is a worthwhile price to pay for prevention & justice.

Not sure but there maybe laws to prevent deliberate nuisance claims.

Laughing.
''Hope it hurt.''
''His kids will be better off without him.''
''FAFO.''

Blimey did people really post that on mumsnet? I wonder how they would’ve reacted if people posted similar about Jo Cox.

Hate crimes, including hate speech, in the U.K. are not standalone offences. Did you read the link you posted? ‘Hate speech’ may include a section 127 offence with an aggravating ‘hate crime’ element.

There's already a crowd of right-wing influencers making a lot of money from it so it's a grift that will inevitably continue.

A fair chunk of that money comes direct from Russia along with the pro-Russian talking points. I don't think Kirk himself was ever implicated in that directly, just some of the people he associated with.

It’s quite telling that people don’t mention the actual killer in that post

She's a great Youtuber and may help some people here with their struggles with facts.

That's not what I said. The murder was indeed scary and it has emboldened the right wingers even further and I think the republicans will put forward a Charlie Kirk 2.0 for the next election. Better that Charlie lived and his racist and violent views were debated to show he wasn't really that smart.

What does the killer have to do with Trump's presidency and his successor?

People are aware that Trump has had nothing to do with Kimmel?

It appears to be a financial decision.

In the USA conservatives, the right, MAGA do not believe trans women are women. They see them as males with mental health issues or a sexual fetishes. They don’t see them as prospective romantic partners. It’s liberals in the USA arguing to normalise males being treated as females upon their request.

Finding a quirky example out of billions of people in a foreign country proves nothing. Persuades nothing.

It’s audacious gaslighting to insist the shooter was MAGA.

Actually, I think that what precedes any event is relevant to that event. For instance, he grew up in a household where the ownership and use of guns was actively promoted. His marksmanship and access to weapons facilitated the shooting. His apparent life choices are not acceptable to many on the right, particularly in mormon communities. Do you think that this is irrelevant to him seeking out a community which might accept him?

Likewise, I am sure that there are elements of Luigi Mangione's life which are relevant when looking at what he did.

Welcome to the kind, tolerant, compassionate left in 2025. They really hate dehumanising speech don't you know.

I didn't link 127 the other person did.

And irrespective of why, its still an 'offence' law not a hate speech law.

Exactly, and I think it will get worse. Scary times ahead.

Did you see Nancy Mace's campaign against Ilhan Omar, one of the few Muslim members of the House of Representatives?

She claimed Omar's comments about CK's killing show 'Omar is not compatible with our American values'.

Oh my sweet summer child.

Trump has sued ABC (owned by Disney) before and had to pay $12m. Disney are trying to avoid another lawsuit, even if it means sacrificing free speech.

Jimmy has Free Speech.

The TV company are a private business and can do what they like.

When you take someone off air for their (benign) views, you're telling them clearly that they do not have the right to free speech.