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There exists a state of undeclared emergency in Karnataka, says Basavaraj Bommai

Congress creating fear & oppression in Karnataka, filing false cases against Hindutva activists & BJP workers. Chief Minister & Ministers curtailing freedom of speech. Ram Temple inauguration on Jan 22, Congress hinting at Godhra-like incident.

The Hindu

Free speech debate engulfs Denmark’s parliament after passing of law banning Quran burning

Bill passes after spate of burning protests that led to uproar in Muslim nations. But some parties believe there is a bigger debate still to be had

The Independent UK

No stopping any constitutionally permissible events, particularly those related to music, theatre, art, and storytelling, says Siddaramaiah

CM Siddaramaiah directs police not to obstruct constitutionally conducted events; activists, writers, actors welcome move. Police notice mandates organisers to furnish details to uphold law & order; CM clarifies govt won't impede freedom of speech & expression. #Solidarity #RangaShankara

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A fact check unit that is unconstitutional

A state-run fact check unit, such as the one proposed by Tamil Nadu will only cause more harm to society

The Hindu

Elon Musk Claps Back At Advertisers For Pulling Ads Over Endorsement Of Antisemitic Post: ‘Greatest Oppressors Of Free Speech’

On Saturday, Elon Musk, the owner of social media platform X, openly criticized major advertisers for suppressing users' freedom of speech

Zenger

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe: What Iran jail hell taught me about freedom of speech

EXCLUSIVE: Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe shared a bunk with one of Evin prison’s pillars of resilience. She tells the Standard of what she learned about Iran’s state-sponsored cancel culture and repression

Evening Standard

PIL in Madras High Court challenges constitution of Fact Checking Unit by T.N. government

PIL filed in Madras HC challenging TN Govt's Fact Checking Unit, alleging it curbs freedom of speech & appoints DMK supporter as Mission Director. Court urged to declare G.O. unconstitutional & restrain Mission Director from continuing in post.

The Hindu

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'Beautiful irony': Journalist kicked off GB News in media freedom of speech segment

VIEWERS have described a broadcaster and journalist being kicked off GB News in a segment focused on freedom of speech in media “beautiful…

The National (Scotland)

Kemi Badenoch: Tech bosses have become too powerful in regulating what we say

Ministers, MPs and activists gathered in London to sound an alert over freedom of speech

Evening Standard

TN CM MK Stalin wishes former Madras High Court Chief Justice Sanjib Banerjee on day of retirement

CM Stalin wishes Meghalaya HC Chief Justice Banerjee on retirement; recalls his service to TN & landmark judgements upholding freedom of speech & right to life. He lauded Banerjee's suo motu PIL to ensure adequate medical aid to COVID-19 patients & wished him a healthy & happy retired life.

The Hindu

Journal editor’s firing could negatively impact freedom of speech

On October 24, Michael Eisen was fired as the Editor-in-Chief of the prominent open access journal eLife.

The Hindu

OPINION - Debates about free speech are increasingly fraught, so here at Oxford we're trying something new

One of the biggest anxieties at the heart of the public debate about freedom of speech is that free expression is being denied in our universities. As the head of an Oxford college, what I see in practice doesn’t match this description. Thousands of events and debates take place every…

Evening Standard

UK accused of 'assault on free speech' as Tories push anti-BDS bill forward

THE Government is “encouraging antisemitism” and stifling freedom of speech by pushing through legislation to ban public bodies from boycotting…

The National (Scotland)

OPINION - Free speech also means the freedom to protest the speech of those we dislike

As the newly elected president of the Oxford Union, I have the privilege of serving during the Union’s 200th anniversary, and of being its 40th female president. The Union often attracts attention not only across Oxford University, but also around the world for the speakers it hosts. Sometimes, the reactions…

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

Widespread concern many in higher education being silenced – free speech chief

Professor Arif Ahmed said being shocked and offended is an ‘important part of education’.

The Hindu

Indian Lawyers Association concerned about attacks on journalists

ILA: Attacks on journalists, lawyers & progressive thinkers an attack on freedom of speech. Need wide discussions on new laws replacing IPC & CPC. ILA fighting for Advocates Protection Act & discussed in recent national conference. Lawyers must be prepared for paper-less filing system.

The Independent UK

Trump argues First Amendment protects him from 'insurrection' cases aimed at keeping him off ballot

Lawyers for former President Donald Trump are arguing that attempts to kick him off the presidential ballot under a rarely used constitutional clause for engaging in “insurrection” are improper attempts to interfere with his freedom of speech

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Karnataka announces framework for fact-check unit, says it won’t ‘curtail freedom of speech’

The Karnataka government yesterday announced the framework for its proposed fact-check unit to crack down on fake news on social media.

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515 diversity and equality staff at universities...five for free speech

Universities spend £17.9 million on diversity and equality staff a year, research found

The Independent UK

New freedom-of-speech chief for universities says post ‘not political’

Professor Arif Ahmed was speaking at the Universities UK annual conference in Manchester.

The Hindu

Internal bickering in BRS Jangaon unit out in open

BRS in Jangaon district faces internal bickering ahead of Assembly polls, with MLA Muthireddy Yadagiri Reddy protesting against MLC Palla Rajeshwar Reddy's attempts to stifle freedom of speech. MLA Yadagiri Reddy accused Rajeshwar Reddy of acting with vengeance and intimidating downtrodden sections, bringing disrepute to the party.

The Hindu

Administration has derailed in first 100 days of Congress rule in Karnataka: BJP

BJP alleges Congress govt derailed in first 100 days; accuses them of corruption, failed projects, mal admin, power shortage, suppressing freedom of speech. BJP to fight govt's failures inside & outside legislature, people will soon take up campaign against govt.

Reason

The Washington Post Says Democracy Demands Less Freedom of Speech

The paper worries that "social media companies are receding from their role as watchdogs against political misinformation."

The Hindu

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 Independent UK

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.

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