Posts Tagged ‘jewel of medina’

Religion and free speech: it’s complicated

March 1st, 2013

For centuries, free speech and religion have been cast as opponents. Index looks at the complicated relationship between religion and free speech

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We need to talk about Islam

August 10th, 2012

Fearing extremists reacting violently to the publication of books deemed to be offensive to Islam, many publishers have thought twice about what they release about the religion. Author of The Young Atheist’s Handbook Alom Shaha says it’s time to discuss faith properly
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Three jailed for attack on publisher

July 7th, 2009

Three men have been jailed for an attack on the home of Martin Rynja, who had planned to publish Sherry Jones’s book Jewel Of Medina. Read more here

Sherry Jones: “We must speak out for free speech”

May 19th, 2009

sherry-jones-headshotWhy are UK distributors refusing to handle The Jewel of Medina? It’s time to raise an outcry says its author
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Modern Liberty: free speech must be for all

March 2nd, 2009

Modern LibertyThe United Nations’ retreat from defending free expression is at odds with the concept of universal rights, says
Jo Glanville
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Gibson Square confirms suspension of Jewel of Medina publication

October 13th, 2008

Publisher Gibson Square have confirmed that it has indefinitely suspended publication of The Jewel of Medina. (more…)

Respect for religion makes censorship the norm

September 30th, 2008


When publishers are too intimidated to print even novels that may offend, it shows how far we’ve lost our way on free speech, writes
Jo Glanville
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Three held over publisher attack

September 29th, 2008

Three men suspected of bombing the home of publisher Martin Rynja on Saturday remain in custody in London today. Read more here