The UK has a system of overlapping laws that govern online speech, which has ensnared comedians.
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The recent arrest of well-known comedian Graham Linehan over his posts about transgender issues has brought renewed focus on how hate crime is policed in the UK.
The country enforces a patchwork of laws that restrict speech considered offensive or threatening, particularly when directed at protected groups.
Owen Evans is a UK-based journalist covering a wide range of national stories, with a particular interest in civil liberties and free speech.
