The UK doesn't have freedom of speech as hate speech is a crime. The US is the only country that has the most liberal laws regarding speech...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freedo..._United_States
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United...ech_exceptions
The country's first amendment has to do with free speech. The country's laws were based on opposition to Europe's.
Lack of free speech is hurting Europe. We're seeing a rise in fascism thanks to it. Curbing what is considered hate speech only leads to animosity, which explodes into nationalism and terrorism. Europe has a history and it isn't recognizing where its headed. There are little Hitler's waiting in the wings ready to resolve "society's ills."
France was already seeing the rise of fascism. This event is going to have severe repercussions. Hang onto your seats.