Topic: Asbo

A Brooklyn teenager was arrested for making a "terrorist threat" after posting a police officer emoji next to gun emojis on Facebook. While the threat charges were dropped, the case highlights a lack of legal precedent for emojis. In the UK, discussions are held regarding "Internet Asbos" to block individuals from social media for persistent hate speech or anti-Semitic content.

A series of reports from the United Kingdom highlights restrictive laws, including an Antisocial Behavior Order (ASBO) issued to a two-year-old and the criminalization of photographing police officers. Another motorist was reportedly stopped by police simply for laughing while driving.