Index on Censorship rejects proposals for a new UK treason law.
Vague treason law could be used to punish political enemies, says Index
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Expression Uncensored: Queer music and censorship
Join Sonos and Index on Censorship for an evening of thought provoking discussions around issues relating to queer music and censorship in the UK and around the globe
Eight years for a Facebook video: Egypt must immediately release Mona el-Mazbouh
Over 25 NGOs call for the immediate and unconditional release of imprisoned Lebanese tourist Mona el-Mazbouh
Doughty Street Chambers: Egypt’s arbitrary detention of Amal Fathy clear violation of her rights
Leading human rights lawyers from Doughty Street Chambers have submitted a new complaint to the United Nations regarding Egypt’s treatment of Amal Fathy, the detained wife of a co-founder of the award-winning human rights group the Egyptian Commission for Rights and Freedoms (ECRF).
Haruki Murakami’s new novel declared ‘indecent’ by Hong Kong censors
Rachael Jolley, editor of Index on Censorship magazine, tells The Guardian that recent restrictions “appear to be part of a worrying trend in China to be more restrictive about how sex is portrayed in books, and what is ‘allowed’. “Book fairs are...
Risks, rights and reputations: challenging a risk averse culture
This vital half-day training for CEOs and chairs of trustees supports arts and cultural organisations to handle difficult subjects and sensitive stories to deliver the best work possible
Reel-time: Combatting fake news online
As “fake news” dominates headlines, Index’s global team of experienced journalists offers tips on how to spot falsehoods before you click and share
Should we go on holiday to repressive countries? (Prospect, 18 July 2018)
Among the honey-coloured buildings of Valetta’s main street in front of the courthouse is a shrine to Daphne Caruana Galizia, the Maltese journalist murdered on the island last October. Tourists walking through the Unesco World Heritage city this...
The EU must take a strong stand on media freedom and human rights in Azerbaijan
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Index on Censorship welcomes a European Parliament recommendation for the EU to ensure that Azerbaijan frees its political prisoners before the negotiations on a new deal between the EU and Azerbaijan are...
Public asked to vote on favourite banned book (Bookseller, 16 July 2018)
A public vote is set to launch this week to find the nation's favourite banned book. It is taking place in the run up to the week-long celebration of banned books in September. From Wednesday 18th July until 22th August, the Banned Books censored...
Khayrullo Mirsaidov: the journalist from Tajikistan who received 12 years in prison for his honesty and courage (Open Democracy, 15 July 2018)
In the 15 years I have known Khayrullo Mirsaidov, I have often called my friend and colleague an idiot. The Webster dictionary defines an “idiot” as”a very stupid or foolish person”. That describe accurately anybody who, 25 years after the Soviet...
Is drill the most controversial genre of music? (GQ, 14 July 2018)
Originating in South Side Chicago at the start of the decade with breakout artists such as Pacman and Chief Keef, drill (slang for gun) is a strand of trap music defined by a slower tempo of 70 beats per minute (with trap at 140 and grime at 160),...