"The council sees this legal action as an assault on press freedom and an attempt to undermine the accountability that is vital to democracy."
Freedom of Speech
A renowned lawyer said the proposal, put forward by Lord Walney, shows 'a real misunderstanding' of the Human Rights Act
'It is difficult not to regard the Act as a classic piece of doublethink designed to censor freedom of expression in the guise of protecting it'
Campaigners plan civil disobedience outside courts, demanding meeting with Attorney General over harsh sentencing of peaceful protesters
"Stifling the media is never a good thing and trying to control them is even worse."
The former footballer has been charged with malicious communications over tweets he sent about ex-England player, Eni Aluko.
"This case has … a serious chilling effect on public-interest journalism, and sends a terrifying message to any sources sitting on evidence of abuses by the government and its agencies."
"A free press is vital to informing our communities about the environmental challenges we face and holding all accountable for protecting our precious environment."
Karam Bales examines the close links between the FSU, the Office for Students and the Government's drive to legislate on freedom of speech
Shocking revelations from a leaked USAID report expose how the agency collaborates with tech giants and media outlets to stifle free speech, silence dissent, and manipulate public opinion under the guise of fighting fake news.
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