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'.

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- Primary source: Daily Mail
- Published: Sep 5, 2026, 11:04 PM UTC
- Coverage area: Crime & Justice
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