Crimes motivated by misandry — a contempt for men — ageism and prejudice against certain alternative cultures, such as goths or punks, may soon be added to hate crime legislation in England and Wales.
Global Partners Digital, Index on Censorship and Open Rights Group are concerned about recent government proposals and announcements related to the regulation of online content, which could have significant adverse impacts on human rights, and particularly freedom of expression.
Index on Censorship welcomes the amendments to the Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Bill proposed by the Joint Committee on Human Rights.
A talk with our Freedom of Expression award-winners behind the Museum of Dissidence about the power of art in Cuba
The media landscape has become increasingly hostile, with falling levels of press freedom and even a string of murders. Read the full article.
A vigil in London will be organised to mark the one year since the assassination of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. It will be held in the courtyard of St James’s Church opposite the Malta High Commissioner at 7pm. The vigil is...
Flying Dog Brewery takes a stand for freedom of expression, creativity and small beer producers when alcohol marketing watchdog ruled the label to have intentions that "encourages illegal, irresponsible or immoderate consumption. Read the full...
Independent publishing allows artists and writers to produce content that is uncensored, despite the threat of violence against journalists in Mexico from both powerful drug cartels and the government, according to the Index on Censorship. Read the...
Index on Censorship is standing with our free speech friends at Flying Dog Brewery who’ve just been told by a UK drinks marketing body they should stop selling one of the beers because the artwork might encourage “immoderate” drinking.
Dates available for interview: October 17-29 LONDON - Two award-winning artists twice denied visas by the UK government this year finally arrive in the UK next week to take up a two-week residency. The Museum of Dissidence collective, Luis Manuel...
Type the word “terror” into the search box of Mapping Media Freedom, Index on Censorship’s European media freedom monitor, and more than 200 cases appear related to journalists targeted for their work under terror laws. Read the full article.
Index joins international organisations in calling on Malta’s government to hold a public inquiry into the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia.