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British TikToker Chelsea Lee Art Arrested at Home for 'Malicious Communications' Against LGBTQ+ Community

Jul 21, 2024, 02:59 AM

British TikToker Chelsea Lee Art was arrested at home by U.K. police for 'malicious communications' against the LGBTQ+ community. The arrest was made under the Public Order Act, despite criminal penalties for 'insulting' words being abolished in 2013. The TikToker's social media posts were deemed grossly offensive to people of protected characteristics, specifically the LGBTQ+ community and trans people. This incident highlights ongoing concerns about the balance between free speech and protection against hate speech in the U.K.