June 25: Index at Compass Conference
PAST EVENT: 25 June: Index at Compass Conference
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Index on Censorship
Why has the left become so illiberal?
Has the left lost its way on liberties? Or has it always had an authoritarian streak? Francesca Klug asks how we reconcile equality with liberty
Lynn Barber libel judgment
Padraig Reidy: Lynn Barber libel judgment
Aung San Suu Kyi: Freedom from fear
Burmese pro-democracy campaigner Aung San Suu Kyi marks her 65th birthday under house arrest today. Here, we republish an article she wrote in honour of her father Aung San, which first appeared in the January 1992 edition of Index on Censorship magazine.
PAST EVENT: One Journalist’s Search for Truth in the Middle East: John Kampfner in conversation with Joris Luyendijk, 24 June, Free Word Centre
One Journalist’s Search for Truth in the Middle East: John Kampfner in conversation with Joris Luyendijk, 24 June, Free Word Centre
Sky’s the limit
Fears of a Murdoch monopoly should Sky and News International merge are not based on reality, says Leah Borromeo
Bangladesh: Mahmudur Rahman torture claim
Lawyers for Bangladeshi editor Mahmadur Rahman claim he has been tortured in police custody
Apple comes under fire for gay kiss censorship
Apple have issued a red-faced apology after censoring a drawing on the iPad. Belgian artist Tom Bouden's graphic novelisation of The Importance of Being Earnest is the latest application to undergo censorship, as Apple continues its campaign to...
Egypt: Protestors arrested following clashes
On 13 June, Cairo security forces arrested 32 demonstrators, angry at alleged police involvement in the death of activist Khaled Mohammed Said. Clashes broke out outside the Egyptian Interior Ministry, where around 200 protestors gathered to argue...
US extends sanctions against Belarus
The United States' sanctions against Belarus have been extended for one year in the hope of pushing for democratic reform. A White House spokesman reported that the executive order stood in opposition to corruption, censorship and human rights...
Free speech: Turkey versus Google
Turkey’s Internet censorship hit the news this week when the country’s own president raised his objections to the policy on Twitter. Yaman Akdeniz explains the state’s recent struggles with Google and YouTube
PAST EVENT: I’m A Celebrity Get Me Some Privacy! 1 July, Goldman Sachs
I’m A Celebrity Get Me Some Privacy! 1 July, Goldman Sachs
