Polanski's 'banter Stasi': Chilling order that could have come from 1980s East Germany - Greens tell members to report on friends who crack unwoke jokes... even if the so-called victim finds them funny
- Posted on September 26, 2026
- By Daily Mail
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In brief
A controversial diversity training initiative has sparked debate over the boundaries of acceptable humor within political organizations. The program encourages members to report jokes made between friends, regardless of whether the targeted individuals object to them. Critics argue this approach resembles authoritarian surveillance tactics, raising concerns about institutional overreach into personal social interactions and the enforcement of social norms beyond traditional workplace conduct standards.
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Polanski's 'banter Stasi': Chilling order that could have come from 1980s East Germany - Greens tell members to report on friends who crack unwoke jokes... even if the so-called victim finds them funny
Diversity training seen by The Mail on Sunday reveals the party's efforts to crack down on jokes between friends, even when those being mocked are 'absolutely fine'.
