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Blasphemy Laws Are BACK – And You Didn’t Even Notice

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In 2025 Britain, you can burn a Bible and no one will care — but burn a Quran, and you’re suddenly a criminal. Hamit Coskun, an atheist activist from Turkey, wa

In 2025 Britain, you can burn a Bible and no one will care — but burn a Quran, and you’re suddenly a criminal.
Hamit Coskun, an atheist activist from Turkey, was just convicted in a UK court for protesting Islam by burning a Quran. Even more shocking: he was assaulted with a knife during his protest… and yet he’s the one who got charged.
This isn’t Turkey. This isn't Saudi Arabia. This isn’t Iran. This is supposed to be secular, democratic Britain. But thanks to the UK’s creeping hate speech laws, blasphemy has returned — just under a new name. How the UK is quietly enforcing Islam-only blasphemy protections, and what that means for non-Muslims, ex-Muslims, and anyone who dares to speak freely. Hatun shares her reaction to the news.
Watch, share, and speak out — before free speech is completely gone.