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Online Speech Arrests and Convictions in Europe 2023

Arrests and convictions for online speech in Europe, with a focus on the United Kingdom and Germany, highlighting the disparity between arrests and convictions.

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Jan 12, 2026
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How often do arrests for online speech in Europe lead to convictions, and what are typical legal outcomes?

Arrests for online speech across parts of Europe—most extensively documented in the United Kingdom—are far more frequent than convictions: in the UK reporting and parliamentary debate show roughly 12,...