Khan report: missing the Tories’ blame
Introducing the term “freedom-restricting harassment” (FRH), Sara Khan, the Independent Adviser to Government for Social Cohesion and Democratic Resilience, finds that threatening, abusive and intimidating behaviour directed at people because of their views is “shockingly widespread” both online and in real life. 85% of people surveyed believe FRH takes place and 76% report having restricted their expression of personal views in public for fear of such harassment. The government published her report on 25 March. She cites journalists, arts and culture workers, teachers and local faith leaders...