Date: Wed 21 November, 1pm
Venue: Free Word Centre (map here)
Tickets: Free (available here)
Prominent Indian rationalist Sanal Edamaruku, currently fighting blasphemy charges in India, is in London for just 2 days. Join New Humanist and Index on Censorship for a lively, rapid-fire lunchtime event looking at Sanal’s case and more widely at the blasphemy laws in India today.
Joining Sanal will be a panel of experts, including retired appeal court judge Sir Stephen Sedley, phillospher Professor Richard Sorabji, journalist Salil Tripathi and free speech campaigners, to discuss the implications of the case for the future of blasphemy in India and beyond.
This is a free event but there will be a chance to contribute to Sanal’s legal defence. Sign the change.org petition here.
Sanal has put up a brave fight. I wish him all the best.
Be strong Sanal. We are with you
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Best wishes anad all moral support for Sanal Edamaruku for hia brave fight against the blind law
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Sanal is doing a terrific work. Free Speech is today an Endangered Species worldwide. All strength to Sanal’s endeavors.
Sanal has put up a brave fight. I wish him all the best.