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Awards 2010
Index on Censorship Freedom of Expression Awards 2010
Simon Singh wins! Relive the drama here
Today a crucial ruling on fair comment was handed down at the Royal Courts of Justice. Read Padraig Reidy’s report on the BCA’s attempt to “silence one of its critics”, reaction from Singh and the BCA. Plus examine the decision in full
Libel costs reform stalled by Labour MPs’ revolt
A Statutory Instrument that would have reformed costs in English libel cases was stalled at committee stage tonight after several Labour MPs voted against their party whip to bock a reduction of lawyers' success fees from a 100 per cent mark-up to...
Gambian journalists censored after arrests
Two journalists have been arrested by military officials in The Gambia while on an editorial assignment at a tourist site. Media Foundation for West Africa revealed that Sanna Camara and Saikou Jammeh of the Banjul-based Daily News were detained by...
Ethiopian government ‘blocking VOA website’
The Ethiopian government has been accused of blocking the website of US broadcaster Voice of America (VOA) as a row over press intimidation continues to escalate in the Horn of Africa. Residents of the capital Addis Ababa have been unable to access...
Russia: plans to launch state-controlled search engine
PBK Daily reports that the government is planning to launch a “national search engine” which would aim at satisfying “state-orientated” needs such as “facilitating access to safe information” and “filtering websites which feature banned content”....
Malaysia: New guidelines for Film Censorship Board
The Malaysian Home Ministry website has just published new censorship guidelines for films this week. Restrictions around profanity and displays of intimacy between adults have been relaxed, if they are “appropriate” to the context of the film....
Iranian journalists released on bail in time for New Year
In past month many Iranian journalists and bloggers have been released on bail by authorities before the start of the Iranian New Year. Those currently on bail include Sasan Aghaei, Ali Moazemi, Kivan Farzin, Behrangh Tonkaboni, Arvin Sedaghat...
Australian internet censorship plans slammed by US
Plans for a mandatory ISP-level filtering system for internet users in Australia has come under attack from leading business giants such as Google, Yahoo as well as the US government. US State Department spokesperson Michael Tran stated that they...
Berlusconi and Belarus’s dictator
Italy’s continued investment in Belarus masks the free speech abuses that plague the country’s media. Cecilia Anesi reports
Plus: Berlusconi Under Investigation
and Berlusconi’s gag has “turned into a megaphone
“There is no difference between journalism and intelligence”
Maziar Bahari was imprisoned by the Iranian regime for attempting to report on 2009’s disputed election. He describes his ordeal, and suggests what can be done to help journalists jailed by the Islamic Republic