Politics & Society
Analysing challenges to freedom of expression in democratic societies, including restrictive laws, self-censorship, web surveillance, media regulation, national security and public order arguments to limit free speech.
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TOP STORY
Victory for free speech as libel bill passes
Changes are being made to England's defamation law after a three-and-a-half-year campaign, writes Padraig Reidy
LEADING STORIES
Will the government allow corporations to sue individuals for libel?
The Libel Reform Campaign is concerned that the government will force through an amendment tabled by libel barrister Edward Garner QC allowing corporations to sue individuals for libel
Thatcher: Paradoxes of secrecy
In this Index on Censorship magazine article from 1988, Duncan Campbell claimed that former UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, who died this week, was "utterly disdainful of press freedom and open government"
Index responds to the Royal Charter
The Royal Charter has raised grave concerns over damages and chilling effect on web users
On the ground: Sao Paulo
Free speech is enshrined in the constitution. But in reality, those with power and influence can stifle critical debate and reporting. It’s time to overhaul the system, says Rafael Spuldar