Modern Liberty: free speech must be for all

Modern LibertyThe United Nations’ retreat from defending free expression is at odds with the concept of universal rights, says
Jo Glanville


Holocaust denier Toben freed

Australian Holocaust revisionist Frederick Toben will not face extradition to Germany, after the German authorities withdrew an appeal against a decision by a London court that the arrest warrant issued against him was too vague. Read more here

Toben denied bail

Holocaust denier Frederick Toben was returned to custody today, having been denied bail at Westminster Magistrates Court. Toben, 64, is facing extradition to Germany under a European Arrest Warrant.
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Extradition will make Dr Toben a martyr

The European Arrest Warrant is a valuable tool, writes Chris Huhne, but it should not be used to restrict freedom of expression

Toben bail hearing delayed

Submissions for bail for Holocaust revisionist Frederick Toben will now not be heard until next week.
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Toben hearing adjourned

The extradition hearing of Australian Holocaust revisionist Frederick Toben has been adjourned until 17 October.
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Does Britain have a Holocaust denial law?

The arrest of Frederick Toben could have implications for freedom of expression in the UK, says Padraig Reidy

Holocaust denier detained in UK

Frederick Toben, a historian who has been convicted in Germany for Holocaust denial, was arrested by UK police at Heathrow airport yesterday.
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