Swedish climate academic Andreas Malm has condemned a travel ban imposed on him by the UK government as a 'drift into authoritarianism' amid criticism of the move. Malm said he had been 'kept in the dark' by the UK's immigration authorities over the reasons for his electronic travel authorisation (ETA) being revoked.
UK imposes travel ban on Swedish climate academic Andreas Malm
UKPulse News DeskAndreas Malm has condemned the UK government's decision to revoke his electronic travel authorisation (ETA) as a 'drift into authoritarianism'. He was told that his presence in the UK is not considered conducive to the public good.
- The UK Home Office revoked Andreas Malm's ETA without providing clear reasons
- Malm suspects the ban is linked to his scheduled appearance at a conference alongside Huda Ammori, a co-founder of Palestine Action
Why this matters: The ban has sparked concerns about free speech and censorship in the UK
What this means for you: If you're planning to travel to or from the UK, be aware that your ETA may be revoked without clear reasons.