Indeed. But a line has now been drawn. It seems our freedom of expression is somewhat different to the free speech championed by the US tech bros. I think this is is a good thing. Maybe people will start to think just a little bit harder before they post. ¯\_ (ツ)_/¯

Was that during the time that suitcases of cash containing ££millons were being transported around? Not suggesting anything illegal was going on, it's all perfectly normal in ones circle, you know? www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-6194...

Where the line is drawn.... and that's the crux of it. It's going to be used selectively, isn't it? Which will merely serve to reinforce stereotypes and bias. It seems like a thoroughly retrograde policy to me. Ultimately, it's going to impact some sections of the community more than others.

It should be pointed out that the EU has effectively blocked police use of live facial‑recognition in public areas to protect citizens’ privacy & fundamental rights and preventing discriminatory outcomes whilst strong oversight legislation is developed.

www.politicshome.com/news/article...

An edition which quite simply shouts to the reform that's so long overdue in UK policing. Thank you for all your work.

So, BBC 👀, it turns out the King could have done this all along, not just an act of parliament.

Abolition of the Royal prerogative is long overdue to protect us all from the self interests of the monarchy.

Increasingly toxic? That prompted me to dig out this from 2022. A problem within the police too, I think. write.as/glospolicess...

So sorry for you. I sincerely hope the Met Police do investigate. However, they recently announced that 'non-crime hate incidents' wouldn't be investigated and I don't know where they've drawn this arbitrary line.

My friend Jan's take. social.wildeboer.net/@jwildeboer/...

I've reflected long and hard on this skeet. To be fair, it should be said that many individuals who are engaged with campaign groups seek to elicit change and improvement in policing. I offer this story from the shires. listed.to/@eco_g/64993...

This was a powerful film. Watch it if you get the opportunity. Or maybe organise a showing like @stroudsar.bsky.social put on yesterday.

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I recall they had a data breach recently. Take care.

However, if it's genuine I'd be livid! Wrong in so many ways. It's an approach few would consent to knowingly.