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‘But think of the children!’ On Moral Panics and the Online Safety Act
As long as I can remember, successive generations have clamped down on free expression under the pretext of…
Blasphemy Laws 2.0: The conviction of Hamit Coskun
If you thought blasphemy laws had been officially abolished in Britain, think again. A recent case illustrates that…
Salwan Momika and the right to burn books
Setting fire to politically and culturally significant artefacts is a popular protest tactic that never fails to divide…
The return of non-crime hate incidents: tyranny back on the march
According to a recent article published in The Times, children as young as nine have been investigated by police for non-crime…
I ain’t afraid of no ghost
Raynham Hall is a stunning country estate that dates back to the seventeenth century. Situated in the heart…
Instruments of Satan: Islam versus music
Islamic State (IS) has claimed responsibility for August’s horrific stabbing attack at a German music festival, which killed…
Free speech and the ‘Farage riots’
During periods of significant social and political upheaval, freedom is put to the test. Sir Keir Starmer has…
Rap versus theocracy: Toomaj Salehi and the fight for a free Iran
Although elaborate hate speech laws can make it extremely difficult, we have the right to freedom of expression…
Is the spirit of liberty dead in Scotland?
When the National Secular Society and the Catholic Church both agree on something, you know something is seriously wrong.
The return of blasphemy in Ireland
The Irish parliament is currently debating a new bill on 'hate offences' which would severely limit free speech.
The perils of dropping a book
On the Wakefield Koran-scuffing case, and why de facto blasphemy laws must continue to be resisted.
Puffin v. Dahl
'Sensitivity readers are a modern version of a centuries-old problem... Literature has had a long and bloody relationship with the…