As usual, they start with the most egregious examples like Just Stop Oil and Palestine Action but that's to get the public on side. Eventually they'll work their way down to the individual level. We know there is a desire to deal with the likes of ULEZ critics, lockdown sceptics and those who have been vocal around grooming gangs. Maybe this is why Sunak is holding off until the last minute by law to hold an election, so he can push this through as his lasting legacy, an effective Lese-majeste law whose ultimate goal is to outlaw protest, dissent and criticism.
If you want to know why all the political parties form Labour to Reform are all in lockstep with the Conservatives, now you know. Step out of lane and you're finished.
I know they want these laws too but they can also have these laws used against them if they're in opposition. That's why they're in lockstep. It can be both, they can want these laws (for when they're in power) but also be afraid of them (when they're not in power).
In terms of the jesters of old, yes - the first person to be executed by the king or queen when they want to assert their power is the jester, the only person who tells the king or queen the truth.