Graham Linehan receives settlement from Met over online post arrest
The Metropolitan Police have issued a second apology and a £25,000 settlement to comedian Graham Linehan following his 2025 arrest for gender-critical social media posts. The force has since ceased investigating non-crime hate incidents to prioritize criminal matters.
Why it matters
This case highlights the ongoing legal and political tension between policing non-crime hate incidents and protecting freedom of speech.
Image source, PA Media By Imogen James and Christina McSorley Published 20 minutes ago The Metropolitan Police have apologised to comedian and campaigner Graham Linehan and acknowledged his "considerable distress" for his arrest over gender critical posts on X in September 2025.
The article reports on the settlement and police statement neutrally, providing context from both the police and the subject without taking a side.
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