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Several instances show shrinking of freedom of expression under new Congress government

Multiple cases filed against citizens, and government employees in recent times indicate that freedom of speech and expression guaranteed under Article 19 of the Constitution has come under stress. The activists say it is ironic for a party that has been opposing Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Union government for curtailing the freedom of…

The Hindu

Senior Tories provoke advertising ‘boycott’ row with calls for PM to intervene

Backbench Tories including Liz Truss have claimed a ‘boycott’ of ‘certain TV channels’ represents a threat to freedom of speech.

The Independent UK

Andhra Pradesh: Union and State governments curtailing freedom of speech, alleges CPI leader

CPI State secretariat member P. Kameswara Rao alleged that the Union and the State governments were curtailing the freedom of speech.

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Copy of Quran desecrated outside Stockholm’s Royal Palace

Burning the Quran is permitted under Sweden’s freedom of speech laws.

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Elon Musk pledges to fund legal bills of X users ‘unfairly treated’ by employers for their posts

Musk has been vocal about his commitment to freedom of speech in the past, once defining himself as a ‘free speech absolutist’

Evening Standard

NSW gay conversion opponents may have to be careful what they say under new anti-discrimination law

Some legal experts are concerned changes to the law could curtail freedom of speech

The Guardian - AU

Trump indictment related to Jan. 6 hinges on actions, not just words - Roll Call

Trump and his allies in Congress have decried the prosecution for targeting his freedom of speech, but legal experts disagree.

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Row over skit: HC stays criminal proceedings against seven students

Karnataka HC stays criminal proceedings against Jain Univ. students for skit allegedly insulting Ambedkar & dalit communities. Court noted skit was satirical in nature & sought to criticize reservation system, protected under freedom of speech & expression. No ingredients to attract SC/ST Act or IPC.

The Hindu

Call for Papers: Free Speech and Civil and Social Progress

Request for Paper Proposals Snapshot: Voices for Liberty, an initiative of the Liberty & Law Center at the Antonin Scalia Law School, seeks to examine the ways in which free speech propels civil and social progress. Authors are invited to submit proposals for original articles that will ultimately appear in…

Reason

Critics of the Ruling Against Biden's Anti-'Misinformation' Crusade See No Threat to Freedom of Speech

The response to the decision illustrates the alarming erosion of bipartisan support for the First Amendment.

Reason

Swedish Police Receive Application To Burn Torah Outside Israeli Embassy

Sweden's attempts to be admitted to NATO could be colored by activists request to publicly burn Torah to promote freedom of speech

Zenger

Quran burnings have Sweden torn between free speech and respecting minorities

A Quran burning and requests to approve the destruction of more holy books have left Sweden torn between its commitment to free speech and respect for religious minorities

The Independent UK

Pope Francis condemns Swedish authorities’ decision to allow Quran burning: ‘Angry and disgusted’

‘Freedom of speech should never be used as a means to despise others and allowing that is rejected and condemned’

The Independent UK

A case of unchecked power to restrict online free speech

Along with the recently amended IT Rules on fact-checking, the Karnataka High Court judgment has the dangerous potential of reposing untrammelled power in the state

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Who benefits most from the protection of free speech – the haves or the have-nots?

Whether it be repression of free speech under authoritarian regimes or instances of “cancel culture” in various countries, the importance of freedom of expression is as hotly contested as ever. But does freedom of speech benefit all groups equally?

The Guardian - AU

What is parliamentary privilege and does it give Australian MPs total freedom of speech?

Lidia Thorpe’s right to make accusations without fear of legal repercussions starts with a Dutch prince invading Britain in 1688

Newslaundry

‘Direct affront to media freedom’: NWMI condemns police case against Asianet journalist

The Kerala chapter of the Network of Women in Media, India has slammed the case against Asianet journalist Akhila Nandakumar as “a direct affront to media freedom and the freedom of speech and expression”.

The Hindu

Tobacco rules for OTT counterproductive, infringes freedom of speech, says IFF

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare’s notification to display anti-tobacco warnings before films and TV show episodes that feature them infringes on the freedom of speech of creators, Internet Freedom Foundation (IFF) said.

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The Independent UK

Musician Travis Leake spoke up about freedom of speech in Russia with Anthony Bourdain in 2014. Now he’s been detained

Russia has a history of arresting Americans to be used as political leverage against the US, Gustaf Kilander reports

The Guardian - UK

‘I do like a shock’: Martin McDonagh on why casting Lily Allen in The Pillowman makes it even more electrifying

His 2003 play about child torture and freedom of speech became a global phenomenon. But will it offend today’s audiences? The writer-director explains why he won’t be changing a thing

The Guardian - UK

Freedom of speech: resist the rise of the intolerant

Whether on trans or other issues, speaking out to silence others has no place in a democratic society

The Guardian - AU

I was teaching a class on freedom of speech when Ben Roberts-Smith’s defamation verdict was handed down

We began the discussion with truth, a traditional rationale for protecting free speech, which in the end underscored Justice Besanko’s judgment

France 24

Taiwan: Hong Kong's political refugees continue their fight for political freedom

June 4 marks the 34th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre in China. Usually, Hong Kongers take the lead in commemorating this event with massive candle light vigils. But, since China imposed its national security law in 2020, public criticism of the regime in Beijing has become dangerous. With their…

Evening Standard

New Government free speech tsar Professor Arif Ahmed says ‘democracy is at stake’

Professor Arif Ahmed appointed to role as part of Higher Education Act.

The Independent UK

University freedom of speech champion says ‘democracy at stake’

Professor Arif Ahmed appointed to role as part of Higher Education Act.

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