Re:UK MPs give ministers powers to restrict Internet for und...
by tharmas on Wednesday March 11, 2026 @12:24PM
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I agree, both should have been charged. Only one was. You could argue that the MP is making the greater offence as he/she is in a position of authority.
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Re:UK MPs give ministers powers to restrict Internet for und...
by roryirvine on Wednesday March 11, 2026 @12:44PM
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There's a lot of misinformation being spread about this, but it's worth sticking to the facts.
And, in fact, both were charged and both were prosecuted.
Connolly admitted guilt but appealed against her sentence. This appeal was denied for the reasons given in the judgment above.
Jones was unanimously found not guilty by a jury at trial.
Re:UK MPs give ministers powers to restrict Internet for und...
by tharmas on Wednesday March 11, 2026 @01:05PM
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Thanks for the info. What disturbs me most is the polarization and increasing intolerance of different/opposing ideas and opinions. I'm referring to "slit their throats" kinds of reactions and "set [it] on fire". There's no "lets agree to disagree and meet half way". No compromise. That's seen as weak.
Re:UK MPs give ministers powers to restrict Internet for und...
by direwolf20 on Saturday March 14, 2026 @11:22AM
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Agree to disagree with who, about what?