ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Censorship in the United Kingdom

When you talk about censorship in the United Kingdom, you are referring to a way of controlling the information and the material that people can see or read. It is done to protect the citizens from anything that may harm them or be considered inappropriate.

Just like parents keep a watch on what their kids watch on TV or the internet, the UK government also tries to look after their citizens by making sure they are not influenced negatively by harmful content.

Often, there are set laws and rules that everyone must follow, even when it comes to freedom of speech. For instance, you cannot use derogatory words that may upset someone or say anything that could incite hatred or violence.

Sometimes, the government may also choose to censor content that might offend religious or ethnic groups or deny the horrors of a past event like the Holocaust.

However, many people believe that censorship goes against the right to freedom of speech and expression. So while it's done to protect the citizens, too much control by the government is not a good thing, as it can lead to suppression of opinions and ideas.