Dutch government preparing UK-style anti-glorification of terrorism law
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.
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Oh look! Another capitalist "democracy" fast taking the destruction of civil liberties. How democratic can these corporate dictatorships get?
Is the sign in the thumbnail a Dutch symbol? To me as an american, it looks like an image of a slice of watermelon.
Watermelons have historically served as symbols of Palestinian resistance.
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