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UK Speech Police: Lucy Connolly Speaks Out After Jail for Social Media Post
Britain’s dangerous speech laws turned a mother into an international flashpoint for civil liberties.
UK Government Emails Reveal Push to Pressure Tech Platforms to Remove Lawful Speech on Immigration and Policing
UK officials leaned on tech firms with blunt demands to erase speech that broke no rules.
Ireland Clashes With EU Over Hate Speech Laws as MEP Michael McNamara Denounces Brussels’ Legal Threats
Ireland’s defiance turns a legal standoff into a referendum on free speech.
NSW Premier Chris Minns Calls Free Speech a Government Liability
When politicians admit they fear free speech, it’s not about harmony — it’s about control.
Australia Plans to Expand “Hate Speech” Laws Amid Debate Over Free Speech Protections
New South Wales pushes to expand hate speech laws, aiming to criminalize “vilification” while sidelining free speech protections.
New Zealand’s “Disinformation Project” Shuts Down Amid Accusations of Silencing Opposition
Critics argue that the Disinformation Project’s downfall signals a retreat from state-backed narrative control, while others fear a similar effort may soon rise under a new guise.
Poland Plots “Hate Speech” Censorship Law – Including Jailing Offenders for as Much as Three Years
Poland’s proposed hate speech law, penalizing offensive remarks against LGBT and others, ignites fierce debates over free speech and religious freedom.
Conor McGregor Is Being Investigated for “Hate Speech” Over Social Media Comments
McGregor challenged the effects of mass migration and violence against children.
Norwegian Filmmaker Faces Jail for Facebook Post Saying Men Can’t Be a Lesbian
Tonje Gjevjon is accused of discrimination.
Report: Germany Has Charged or Punished Over 1,000 People for “Online Speech-Related Crimes” Since 2018
Dedicated units are seizing citizens’ devices and scouring social media for “insults.”
Court Rules Against Germany’s “Hate Speech” Law, Says It’s Illegal to Share Innocent Users’ Data With Law Enforcement
A win for freedom of expression.
John Cleese Documentary Will Explore the Rise of Cancel Culture
The comedian has been a critic of the recent intolerance.
