Written Question·Home Office·UIN 111720
Freedom of Expression
Tabled: 9 February 2026
Answered: 17 February 2026
Question
Sir Oliver Dowden
Conservative — Hertsmere
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to protect free speech.
Answer
Sarah JonesFree speech is a fundamental right and a defining value of our open and diverse society. Our legislation reflects this, enabling individuals to engage in robust debate. However, freedom of speech is a qualified right. It does not extend to language that i...
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