Archive for February, 2009

Plane evasion

Thursday, February 26th, 2009

chris_ames_140x140jpgIt’s not just Jack Straw who’s playing fast and loose with freedom of information, says Chris Ames. Heathrow campaigners are finding it impossible to get a straight answer from the Department for Transport (more…)

Tamil editor arrested

Thursday, February 26th, 2009

N Vithyatharan, the editor of Sudar Oli, a Colombo-based Tamil daily, was forcibly arrested while attending a funeral. Read more here

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Freedom of Expression Awards tickets now on sale

Thursday, February 26th, 2009

awardsTickets are now on sale for the 2009 Index on Censorship Freedom of Expression Awards. Ticket price includes a champagne reception, three-course meal and multimedia presentation. The event takes place at 6.30pm on 21 April at London’s fantastic new arts venue,
Kings Place.

Click here to buy your tickets

Oscar speech censored in Asia

Wednesday, February 25th, 2009

Television broadcasts of the Academy Awards in Asia censored the words ‘gay’ and ‘lesbian’ in speeches that called for equal rights for homosexuals. (more…)

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Iraq minutes release vetoed

Tuesday, February 24th, 2009

Justice Secretary Jack Straw has vetoed the release of minutes of cabinet meetings in the lead-up to the Iraq war. The Information Commissioner had previously ruled that the records should be released. Read more here

Consultation on libel costs announced

Tuesday, February 24th, 2009

Justice minister Bridget Prentice has announced a consultation into costs in English libel cases. (more…)

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Tickets for 2009 awards now on sale!

Monday, February 23rd, 2009

awardsTickets are now on sale for the 2009 Index on Censorship Freedom of Expression Awards. Ticket price includes a champagne reception, three-course meal and multimedia presentation. The event takes place at 6.30pm on 21 April at London’s fantastic new arts venue,
Kings Place.

Click here to buy your tickets

Australian writer jailed in Thailand receives royal pardon

Monday, February 23rd, 2009

Harry Nicolaides, the Australian author sentenced in January to three years in prison for defaming Thailand’s king in a little-known book published in 2005 flew back to Melbourne on the weekend of 21 January after receiving a royal pardon. The decision followed intensive lobbying by the Australian government. Read more here