# When is it Okay to Restrict Free Speech? | Jerm Warfare

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Published: 2026-06-22T19:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode, Jerm, Charles, and Mike explore the complexities of free speech, online censorship, and recent legislative developments in the UK that impact digital rights and civil liberties. They debate the balance between security and freedom, and the implications of new laws on society. ► Join UK Column Live every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1pm UK time or watch previous live recordings here: https://bit.ly/UKColumn_Live ► [UK Column Website] Explore all our written and video content on the official UK Column website: https://www.ukcolumn.org/ ► [Support UK Column] Please donate to support our independent journalism & investigative journalism: https://support.ukcolumn.org/ ► [UK Column YouTube] Please subscribe to the UK Column News YouTube channel for more alternative news and independent news: https://bit.ly/ukcolumnofficial Follow #UKColumn on: ► X: https://x.com/ukcolumn ► Telegram: https://t.me/ukcolumn ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UKColumnExtracts ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uk_column_news

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