freedom of expression
Free Speech Exception to Scottish “Hate Crime” Bill Withdrawn After Backlash From SNP Members
Some SNP members threatened to quit over the free speech amendment.
Twitch’s New Anti-Harassment Rules Are Incredibly Vague
Users aren’t allowed to “perpetuate negative stereotypes.”
Cancel Culture Is Extremely Damaging to Free Speech in Universities, Study Finds
“Academics cannot speak freely of the leading subjects of their day.”
Protests Continue in France Over “Security” Law That Bans Citizens From Photographing or Livestreaming Police
Campaigners say it’s an afront to free speech.
PM Justin Trudeau Backtracks on Anti-Free Speech Remarks
Canada’s PM was heavily criticized for suggesting free speech should have “limits.”
Following France Terrorist Attacks, Canadian PM Trudeau Says There Are “Limits” to Free Speech
Shocking statements at such a time.
CEO of Iranian Video Sharing Platform Sentenced to 10 Years in Jail for Video User Uploaded
The CEO was made responsible for the content of a single uploader.
Facebook’s “Oversight Board,” the Ultimate Ruler on What Conversations Get Censored, Is Ready
Facebook and Instagram users can now appeal moderation cases to a third-party reviewer, Oversight Board – the new authority that has the final say on what people are allowed to talk about with their friends and family. We originally reported that the Oversight Board was coming during the summer
South Africa’s Internet Censorship Bill Will Deal a Massive Blow to Free Speech
The new proposals seek to regulate “harmful content.”
Apple Shareholders Reject Motion to Publicly Declare Freedom of Expression as a Human Right
Support for free speech is growing amongst shareholders but not enough to sway the vote.
Harry the Owl Is Vindicated by UK Court Who Ruled It Was “Chilling” Police Visited Him After He Tweeted
How Harry Miller was treated by UK police has shocked internet users around the world.