Elon Musk’s Protest Comments: Where Does Free Speech End and the Law Begin?
Elon Musk’s fiery remarks at the “Unite the Kingdom” rally in London have reignited debate about the boundaries of free speech. While critics slammed his warning that “violence is coming,” UK law protects even alarming political speech unless it actively incites violence or hatred. Musk’s words may be provocative, but they stop short of crossing the legal line — a sharp contrast to cases where ordinary citizens have faced prosecution for less.