...so says Daniel Seaman of the Israeli government press office. Writing in the New York Times, Ethan Bronner postulates that this attitude may have its roots in Israel's 2006 conflict with Hezbollah. Then, domestic and international journalists...
In 1992, Harold Pinter talked to Index on Censorship editor Andrew Graham-Yooll about his struggle to publish 'obscene words to describe obscene acts and obscene attitudes'. Indexoncensorship.org here reproduces the article. American Football (a...
Bulent Esroy, a popular transsexual singer in Turkey, was acquitted yesterday of charges of ‘turning the people against military service’. Esroy had spoken out against the military campaign against the Kurdish militia groups in Turkey, but the...
The New Statesman has apologised to businessman Nadhmi Auchi over a link posted on its website to previously published articles. The apology, on the front page of the magazine's website, reads: We recently published links to articles originally...
The Index on Censorship Freedom of Expression Awards honour those battling censorship, or those bringing to light stories that would otherwise be forgotten.
To make nominations and for any further information email [email protected]
TR Fyvel Book Award
This award is given to a book that has given new insight into issues or events, shown a perspective not often acknowledged, or given a platform to new voices. The book should have been first published (or made available) between January 2008 and February 2009 inclusive.
Index on Censorship Film Award
This award is given for a feature-length film or documentary that highlights issues around censorship or freedom of expression, or for a film whose power derives from its subject matter and the risks taken making and/or releasing it. Broadly, for commercial releases to be eligible they must have had a UK premier in a cinema or on television, or a DVD released in the UK between January 2008 and February 2009 inclusive.
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Bindmans Law and Campaigning Award
This award is given to lawyers or campaigners who have fought repression, or have struggled to change political climates and perceptions. Special attention is given to people using or establishing legal precedents to fight injustice.
The Index on Censorship New Media Award
This new award seeks to recognise the use of computer or Internet technology to foster debate, argument or dissent. Nominations can also cover those who enhance online freedom through the use of new technologies.
The Index on Censorship Journalism Award
This award recognises journalism of dogged determination and bravery, often representing a different point of view in the media. Special attention will be given to the context of the writing and the relevance of the issues.
NOMINATIONS CLOSE 27th February 2009
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The Freedom of Expression Awards 2009 will be held in a prestigious London venue, gathering heroes of free expression to a unique event.
Keynote Speaker: Sir David Hare
Host: Jonathan Dimbleby
Judges: Emily Bell, Shaheed Fatima, Martin Rynja, Arti Lukha (tbc), Mark Kermode
Special Address: Richard Sambrook, BBC World
To read about previous winners, click here
These are the winners of the 2008 Index on Censorship Freedom of Expression Awards
Senior MPs from all the major parties will tomorrow ask the government to end the practice of wealthy foreign people using British libel law and British courts to silence investigative journalists. In a debate to be held tomorrow morning former...
English PEN and Index on Censorship are launching a public inquiry into libel legislation. The decision reflects increasing concern in this country and abroad about the extent to which our courts are being used, and abused, to stifle investigative...
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Index on Censorship Associate Editor Rohan Jayasekera this week travelled to the Arab Free Press Forum in Beirut, where he had hoped to meet, among others, Tunisian activists and writers Mohamed Abbou and Lotfi Hidouri. The Tunisian authorities put...
A nuclear whistleblower and BBC journalists are being unjustly pursued, says Chris Ames Why is the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) investigating a customs official who embarrassed the security services over nuclear proliferation? As...
In this celebration of the 60th anniversary of Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, AC Grayling says freedom of speech is the most precious of rights - giving us the chance of being fully human Most human rights instruments...