Is there actually a law about Freedom Of Speech in the UK?

[Rachel D]

I know it's in the American Constitution, but I've been told there's nothing of the sort in British law - is this true?

[wantila]

I'm not allowed to say.

[Meggy]

well its not strict like
theres not a lot you cant say these days in the Uk

[Jake T]

There was no specific right to freedom of speech until the European Human Rights Act proposed a right of expression as one of its articles.

Many people make the mistake of assuming a right to free speech, but this has never existed in the British Isles. We have always had laws forbidding speech that is blasphemous or treasonable. We also have laws that ban the promotion of hatred and violence towards minorities. There are further laws to protect us from untrue allegations or statements that might otherwise harm our reputations.

In reality, those that complain the loudest about so called political correctness, merely want the right to bully and harass minorities with impunity and whine like little children because they can't have it.

Now I am sure they will do their best to shut me up! Ever heard of irony...?