The rainbow flag on a police officer during Pride in London on July 6, 2019. Chris J Ratcliffe/Getty Images for Pride in London
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 to be offensive or threatening, particularly when directed at protected groups.
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