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UK’s Online Safety Act May Be Canary In The Coalmine For Canada Under Online Harms Act

September 1, 2024No Comments2 Mins Read
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Authored by Pete Menzies via The Epoch Times,

Let’s Discuss the Case of Julie Sweeney.

Meet Julie Sweeney, a 53-year-old woman from Church Lawton, Cheshire, who recently made headlines for all the wrong reasons. She is currently serving a 15-month sentence under the United Kingdom’s Online Safety Act for a controversial Facebook post she made during the country’s period of unrest.

On August 3, amidst the chaos following tragic events, Julie vented her frustration on a local Facebook group by posting a disturbing message: “Don’t protect the mosques. Blow the mosque up with the adults in it.”

While her words were undeniably reprehensible, there is no evidence that her post incited any violence or was taken seriously by others. Julie later admitted that her outburst was made in anger and did not reflect her true intentions.

Following her guilty plea, the judge’s decision to sentence Julie to prison has raised eyebrows. Despite her previously spotless record and a plea for clemency from her lawyer, the judge deemed it necessary to send her to jail as a deterrent for similar offenses.

This case sheds light on the growing trend of cracking down on online speech, with punishments for such offenses often surpassing those for physical assault. Canadians should take note as their own Online Harms Act, influenced by similar legislation in the UK, is set to come into effect.

As we navigate the complex intersection of free speech and online regulation, the decisions made by appointed officials will shape the future of digital discourse in Canada. The implications of prioritizing speech over actions could have far-reaching consequences for online expression.

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Opinions expressed in this article are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times or ZeroHedge.

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