ART AND THE LAW

Guides to the law on free expression and the arts in England and Wales

Race and ReligionUK law criminalises conduct that has the intent of stirring up racial hatred or hatred on ...16 Feb 2016 GUIDE

Obscene PublicationsObscene publications are governed by the Obscene Publications Act 1959 and the Obscene Pub...16 Feb 2016 GUIDE

Public OrderAn artistic performance or exhibition may present material or themes that cause offence to...21 Jul 2015 GUIDE

Counter TerrorismCounter-terrorism is a complex and controversial area of the law, not least because the of...21 Jul 2015 GUIDE

Child ProtectionChild 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