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50 years of Index
ART AND THE LAW
Guides to the law on free expression and the arts in England and Wales
CASE STUDY
Race and Religion
UK law criminalises conduct that has the intent of stirring up racial hatred or hatred on ...
16 Feb 2016
GUIDE
CASE STUDY
Obscene Publications
Obscene publications are governed by the Obscene Publications Act 1959 and the Obscene Pub...
16 Feb 2016
GUIDE
CASE STUDY
Public Order
An artistic performance or exhibition may present material or themes that cause offence to...
21 Jul 2015
GUIDE
CASE STUDY
Counter Terrorism
Counter-terrorism is a complex and controversial area of the law, not least because the of...
21 Jul 2015
GUIDE
CASE STUDY
Child Protection
Child protection is a sensitive area of law and a deserved focus of public concern. The p...
21 Jul 2015
GUIDE
Case Studies
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Victory is Not an Option
24 Jan 2020
CASE STUDY
Bringing the Story Home - Trojan Horse in Birmingham
22 Jan 2020
CASE STUDY
The Believers Are But Brothers bucks the trend
18 Jan 2018
CASE STUDY
Commentary
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Testing artistic freedom of expression in UK courts
16 Feb 2016
NEWS
Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti on Behzti
16 Feb 2016
GUEST POST
Charging for police protection of the arts
16 Feb 2016
ARTISTIC FREEDOM
Reports
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Taking the offensive – defending artistic freedom of expression in the UK
31 May 2013
REPORT
UN report on the right to artistic expression and creation
29 Apr 2013
REPORT
Beyond Belief - an introduction
05 Jul 2011
REPORT