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More than 60,000 arrested in 'chilling curb of free speech' as damning report exposes zealous policing of social media as 'Orwellian mess'

A major free speech row erupted last night after it was revealed that more than 60,000 people have been arrested over the past five years for 'communications offences'.

More than 60,000 arrested in 'chilling curb of free speech' as damning report exposes zealous policing of social media as 'Orwellian mess'

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A major free speech row erupted last night after it was revealed that more than 60,000 people have been arrested over the past five years for 'communications offences'.

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A major free speech row erupted last night after it was revealed that more than 60,000 people have been arrested over the past five years for 'communications offences'.

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