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Kent Police Apologise and Expunge Caution After Arrest Over Antisemitism Tweet

Retired constable Julian Foulkes, arrested in 2023, prepares legal action as police admit error and pledge procedural review.

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Julian Foulkes, right, was handcuffed at his home by officers from Kent police
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Overview

  • Julian Foulkes, a retired special constable, was arrested in November 2023 after posting a tweet warning about antisemitism in response to pro-Palestinian demonstrations.
  • Kent Police have formally apologised for the arrest, expunged the caution from Foulkes' record, and announced a review to identify procedural errors.
  • Foulkes, supported by the Free Speech Union, is pursuing a lawsuit for wrongful arrest and infringement of his civil liberties.
  • The incident has reignited debates over police handling of non-crime hate incidents and their impact on free speech rights in the UK.
  • Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp and other critics have condemned the arrest, urging police to prioritize tackling actual crimes over monitoring social media posts.