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Gagging Bill passes through House of Lords - Freedom of speech in the UK now limited - Now you have to be even more careful what you say, think, write or do,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, all the trappings of a police state. #Charities and voluntary groups concerned for civil #society as controversial bill limits groups spending ahead of an #election Liz Hutchins, senior campaigner at Friends of the Earth International said it was a bad day for anyone wanting to protect the #environment, save a #hospital or oppose #TuitionFees. Sir Stephen Bubb, chief executive of the Association of Chief Executives of Voluntary Organisations (#ACEVO), added that the matter does not finish today. ACEVO will be monitoring the impact of the bill, he said. Well be asking our members how the legislation affects their work. Well work closely with our members to give advice on its implications. And well continue to agitate for political parties to revise this bad bill in light of our evidence after the 2015 election. We must be clear: civil society must never lose its voice. We must stand up for our beliefs and refuse self-censorship. ACEVO will work tirelessly to ensure that this Bill does not gag charities and campaigners. 10 Downing Street won votes on two amendments and tied on another, meaning the bulk of the original proposal will pass into law.
Posted on: Wed, 29 Jan 2014 12:45:53 +0000

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