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Index on Censorship believes a recent call to remove Holocaust-denial books from major British retailers by campaign group Hope Not Hate is a threat to freedom of expression.

“Encouraging bookshops not to stock certain content because it’s considered hateful is problematic,” Index CEO Jodie Ginsberg said, “When you’re suggesting removing titles from some of the largest bookshops in the country, which are the ones most people can access, then you are limiting people’s access to information. Anything that limits people’s ability to find out information is a threat to freedom of expression

 [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Don’t lose your voice. Stay informed.” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_separator color=”black”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Index on Censorship is a nonprofit that campaigns for and defends free expression worldwide. We publish work by censored writers and artists, promote debate, and monitor threats to free speech. We believe that everyone should be free to express themselves without fear of harm or persecution – no matter what their views.

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