WARNING! The UK Just Activated Its Most Terrifying Law Yet... (Citizens In Complete Shock!)

This video discusses the UK's new Online Safety Act, which came into effect on July 28, 2025, effectively ending centuries of free speech in the country. The speaker argues that while the act is presented as a measure to protect children online, its true purpose is to establish a comprehensive internet surveillance system, leading to mass censorship, digital ID requirements, and the suppression of dissent. The video highlights the widespread concern among privacy experts, tech firms, and civil society groups, who warn of the dystopian implications and the potential for other authoritarian regimes to adopt similar measures.

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1. The End of Free Speech in the UK 🇬🇧

On July 28, 2025, the United Kingdom officially enacted the Online Safety Act, a law that the speaker claims has effectively ended over 200 years of free speech in the country. The speaker emphasizes that this is "not clickbait" and "not a jokey video," but a serious development with profound implications.

"The United Kingdom has ended free speech in the country."

The government is promoting this act under the guise of "protecting children online." However, the speaker expresses deep skepticism, pointing out the irony that the government "can't even protect children offline in the streets." He believes that in ten years, this day will be remembered as the day Britain launched its "internet surveillance system."

A significant concern raised is the media's silence or positive portrayal of the act. The speaker suggests this is because media outlets are "under the threat also that they can have their license canceled," leading many to "talk about this in a positive way. How this is going to protect our children." He dismisses the government's stated commitment to child protection, asserting, "No, they're not. They don't care."

The immediate impact of the law is already visible, with protests being suppressed and censored. The speaker mentions that footage of these protests, even on platforms like X (formerly Twitter), has been taken down due to the "huge" fines social media companies face for non-compliance.

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2. Sweeping Powers and Dystopian Measures 👁️

The Online Safety Act grants the UK government "sweeping powers to censor any online content they deem offensive." Beyond censorship, it allows for the surveillance of private messages and imposes severe penalties on social media companies that fail to comply with government directives. The speaker expresses his shock that such a law passed, recalling a video he made almost two years prior, on September 21, 2023, warning about this very act.

He explains that the act was initially introduced under the "disguise of the emergency COVID lockdown powers." During that period, an "elite government security services and police unit" was established to surveil and suppress information related to the "vax or anything like that lockdowns." This unit even had a "propaganda office within the government" that worked with entities like BBC Verify to control narratives, which the speaker sarcastically notes was "the actual opposite" of verification.

As of the act's implementation, social media platforms are already responding with "dystopian measures," including:

• Facial scans
• ID verification to access content

The speaker warns that this is just the beginning, predicting that "Today it's the social media site. Tomorrow it's going to be your bank banking. It's going to be your political opinions all tied to your digital ID." He highlights the government's push for a digital ID system, which he finds alarming, especially how it's being justified:

"They're bringing this in under the premise or the pretense of proving that you are not a criminal."

He criticizes those who support these measures, calling them "foolish" and lacking "common sense and logic," despite potentially having high IQs. These individuals, he notes, are willing to "scan my face and do ID verification on every single platform" and believe that suppressing protests is "fine" because "it's all about public safety." The speaker counters this, stating, "The protests are exactly that. They are protesting the lack of public safety."

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3. Expert Warnings and Corporate Resistance 🚨

Privacy experts and tech firms are sounding the alarm about the Online Safety Act. They warn that implementing these measures is "not technically feasible... without weakening encryption." This means the government will have a "back door into these platforms," making everyone "less secure."

Major tech companies have publicly threatened to withdraw their services from the UK:

• Apple
• Meta
• WhatsApp
• Signal

They argue that they "simply can't implement this stuff" and deem it "wrong and dystopian."

Even the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has weighed in, stating that the act "cannot be regarded as necessary in a democratic society" and raising "legal concerns at the highest level." The act allows for "mass surveillance" with "no warrant required," and Ofcom (the UK's communications regulator) can "order scanning with zero judicial oversight or transparency." The government has not even defined what constitutes "safe or acceptable scanning," leaving it entirely to their discretion.

Cybersecurity and privacy experts, digital rights groups, and tech firms universally agree that this law will lead to "mass surveillance capabilities." Civil society groups have drawn stark comparisons, likening the powers granted by Clause 122 of the act to "authoritarian surveillance regimes, including North Korea." While the speaker notes it's "not quite on par," he admits they are "not far off."

Organizations like Amnesty International, Index on Censorship, and the EFF have warned that this act "sets a dangerous precedent that could be copied by authoritarian regimes looking to suppress dissent."

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4. The VPN Boom and Affected Platforms 🚀

In response to the new law, there has been an "absolute boom in VPNs" in the UK, with "millions of Brits" already "bypassing the law" by getting VPNs. The speaker highlights that "VPN" is currently the top search term in the UK.

He then introduces NordVPN as a recommended solution, showcasing his own long-term subscription since 2020. He praises NordVPN for its features:

• Safe browsing
• Secure file storage
• 126 countries, 8,000 ultra-fast servers across 164 countries
• Threat protection against malware and trackers
• Ultra-fast connection, dedicated IP, Meshnet, Databreach Scanner
• Military-grade encryption
• No logs policy (they don't log user information)
• Based in Panama, outside invasive surveillance alliances
• Streaming and geo-unblocking capabilities
• Supports six devices
• DoubleVPN

He offers a special deal for viewers, including four months of free usage and a 30-day money-back guarantee, emphasizing it's a "no risk" option, especially for those in the UK.

The speaker then lists the platforms affected by the Online Safety Act, noting that while not all will be immediately impacted, they will be over the coming week:

• Social Media/Content Platforms: YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Twitter (X), Reddit, Wikipedia (currently in a legal case)
• Cloud Storage: Google Drive, Dropbox, Microsoft OneDrive, iCloud (meaning the government can now scan all stored files)
• Gaming/Virtual Platforms: Roblox, Fortnite, VR Chat, Meta Horizon Worlds (raising concerns about listening in on conversations through headsets)

The speaker reiterates that the government has "found a legal way to make your private messages searchable without calling it surveillance."

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5. Real-World Impact and Public Resistance ✊

The video shows examples of the immediate impact of the Online Safety Act:

• Content Restrictions: Screenshots from X show messages like "Due to local laws, we are temporarily restricting access to this content until X estimates your age." This is due to the "huge" fines platforms face.
• Protest Censorship: Footage of Free Speech Union (FSU) protests has been blocked, with the government deeming them "dangerous."
• Political Censorship: A film about "net zero" (a government agenda) has been age-restricted, indicating the act targets "criticism of government policy," not just explicit content.
• Ironic Suppression: The speaker highlights the irony of the "online safety bill is to protect kids" while "footage of police arresting people demanding protection for their kids is censored from the internet."
• Parliamentary Speech Restrictions: The act restricts viewing of parliamentary speeches on certain sensitive topics.

Elon Musk, CEO of X, has stated that the act's "purpose is suppression of the people."

A petition against the act has garnered 358,000 signatures and continues to grow. However, the speaker is skeptical of its impact, recalling a previous petition with hundreds of thousands of signatures that was overruled by the government using "emergency powers" without parliamentary debate. He finds it "disturbing" that emergency powers were used to overrule a petition specifically about the overuse of emergency powers.

The government has also created a national police unit to monitor online speech. There's an ongoing High Court suit by Wikipedia against the act. Furthermore, the Labour party is reportedly looking to ban VPNs in the future using Clause 54, though the speaker doubts this will pass as it would make the UK truly comparable to "North Korea or China."

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6. The True Agenda: Control and Surveillance 😈

The speaker concludes by asserting that the bill is "not about safety." Instead, its true objectives are:

• Centralizing control of speech
• Normalizing surveillance
• Removing digital anonymity
• Conditioning people to obey

He draws a parallel with North Korea, noting that they control people not with "tanks and guns" but with "fear" and "propaganda." He believes the UK government is employing the same tactics, "controlling people with fear under the pretense of child safety," despite children being "less safe today than they have ever been."

He urges viewers to comment, share the video widely, especially with those who are "fast asleep and clueless" and believe giving up anonymity for "protecting our kids online" is acceptable. He strongly recommends getting NordVPN.

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Final Thoughts

The UK's Online Safety Act, enacted on July 28, 2025, marks a significant shift in the nation's approach to online freedom. While framed as a child protection measure, the speaker and many experts view it as a dangerous step towards mass surveillance and censorship, eroding centuries of free speech. The immediate impact includes content restrictions and the suppression of protests, leading to a surge in VPN usage as citizens seek to maintain their digital privacy. The long-term implications, including the potential for a digital ID system and the chilling effect on dissent, raise serious concerns about the future of civil liberties in the UK.