Archive for April, 2009

Reporters face North Korea trial

Friday, April 24th, 2009

Two US reporters are to face trial for ‘hostile acts’ in North Korea, after entering the country illegally. Read more here

Dacre attacks ‘greedy libel law firms’

Thursday, April 23rd, 2009

Daily Mail editor Paul Dacre today told MPs on the Commons Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee that ‘no-win no-fee’ deals for libel are a ‘lethal weapon’ crushing press freedom. Read more here

Information Commissioner: Google Street View should not be stopped

Thursday, April 23rd, 2009

The UK’s Information Commissioner has said there will be no move to censor Google Street View, despite admitting it carries a small risk of privacy invasion. Read more here

Thai government moves to suppress media

Thursday, April 23rd, 2009

_45644642_007145975-1Following the anti-government protests, the Thai government has begun to crack down on the opposition media. Sinfah Tunsarawuth asks if the heavy-handed tactics will incite further chaos.
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Index on Censorship Freedom of Expression Awards 2009: Psiphon

Thursday, April 23rd, 2009

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The Economist New Media Award was presented to Psiphon at the Index on Censorship Freedom of Expression Awards on Tuesday 21 April.
You can listen to Nart Villeneuve of Psiphon explain how he helps people around the world to avoid censorship and surveillance here

‘We expect a bias for freedom’

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009

awards3In a stirring and provocative speech at the Freedom of Expression awards, Sir David Hare presented a challenge for Index on Censorship, and all free speech advocates
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FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION AWARD 2009 RECIPIENTS ANNOUNCED

Tuesday, April 21st, 2009

awards1The winners of the 2009 Index on Censorship Freedom of Expression Awards were announced last night at a ceremony at Kings Place, London
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Iran hints US reporter’s sentence may be eased

Tuesday, April 21st, 2009

Iran’s judiciary spokesman has said that the eight-year jail term for Roxana Saberi may be reconsidered on appeal, an indication her sentence will be commuted. Read more here