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Free expression as a fundmental human right includes speech that shocks, offends and disturbs
Index on Censorship CEO Jodie Ginsberg told Parliament's Joint Committee on Human Rights on Wednesday 15 May 2019 that that freedom of expression is a fundamental human right.
By Index on Censorship
16 May 19
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/hiKgcBRp5sU”][vc_column_text]Index on Censorship CEO Jodie Ginsberg told Parliament’s Joint Committee on Human Rights on Wednesday 15 May 2019 that that freedom of expression is a fundamental human right. Index believes that individuals should be free to express themselves unless they are inciting violence  and free speech includes the right to say things that may shock, offend or disturb.

Ginsberg was giving evidence to the committee as it discussed democracy, free speech and freedom of association. Jacob Rowbottom, Associate Professor of Law, University of Oxford, and Richard Wingfield, Head of Legal, Global Partners Digital, also gave evidence.

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At Index on Censorship, we believe everyone deserves the right to speak freely, challenge power and share ideas without fear. In a world where governments tighten control and algorithms distort the truth, defending those rights is more urgent than ever.

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At Index on Censorship, we believe everyone deserves the right to speak freely, challenge power and share ideas without fear. In a world where governments tighten control and algorithms distort the truth, defending those rights is more urgent than ever.

But free speech is not free. Instead we rely on readers like you to keep our journalism independent, our advocacy sharp and our support for writers, artists and dissidents strong.

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At Index on Censorship, we believe everyone deserves the right to speak freely, challenge power and share ideas without fear. In a world where governments tighten control and algorithms distort the truth, defending those rights is more urgent than ever.

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