The Dutch government is preparing a law criminalising the glorification of terrorism — but critics warn its vague wording risks curbing freedom of expression, enabling political persecution, and expanding punishable conduct well beyond its stated aim.
Archived version: https://archive.is/newest/https://euobserver.com/rule-of-law/arc38306be
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4 Comments
WhatAmLemmy@lemmy.world · 10 pts · 1y
Oh look! Another capitalist "democracy" fast taking the destruction of civil liberties. How democratic can these corporate dictatorships get?
11111one11111@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 1y
Is the sign in the thumbnail a Dutch symbol? To me as an american, it looks like an image of a slice of watermelon.
NoneOfUrBusiness@fedia.io · 6 pts · 1y
Watermelons have historically served as symbols of Palestinian resistance.
BrikoX@lemmy.zip · 4 pts · 1y
https://www.hngn.com/articles/255908/20240117/palestinian-flag-watermelon-imagery-solidarity-resistance-israel-israel-hamas-war-gaza-ramallah-art-global-activism-sheikh-jarrah.htm
lemmyadminsplskys@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 1y