freedom of expression
UK Gets Massive Free Speech Win as Court of Appeal Rules Police’s Definition of a “Hate Incident” Is Unlawful and Had “Chilling Effect” on Speech
Occasionally the courts get something right.
UK Justice Secretary Proposes New Free Speech Law
The proposals are contradictory in spirit to other proposed censorship legislation such as the Online Safety Bill.
UK High Court Sides With Doctor Who Was Fired Over Covid Narrative Skepticism on Social Media
The court cited the free speech section of the Human Rights Act of 1998.
Microsoft to End LinkedIn Service in China After Censorship Accusations, Censors the Chinese Language Version of the Announcement
Microsoft says it supports “free expression.”
Justin Trudeau: Freedom of Expression Isn’t “Freedom to Hate”
The Canadian Prime Minister is no fan of free speech.
Twitter and India Go to War
Each accuses the other of violating free speech.
Rights Groups Push Back Against Scotland’s Proposed “Hate Speech” Law
The law is a threat for free speech.
Twitter Accused of Hypocrisy After Contesting Censorship in India
Twitter censors but doesn’t like it when government tells it to censor.