In its new extremism strategy, the government is proposing measures that will criminalise legitimate speech and shrink the space for open debate throughout society.
CATEGORY: Statements
Joint international emergency press freedom mission
Leading watchdogs to visit Istanbul, Ankara next week to visit Turkey ahead of election
Joint statement in support of European Parliament resolution on the human rights situation in Angola
The resolution calls for the release of all political prisoners and human rights defenders and highlights the case of José Marcos Mavungo
Criminalising free speech: Index condemns summonsing of Bahar Mustafa
The summonsing of Bahar Mustafa to court to face two malicious communications charges is a clear example of the criminalisation of freedom of expression.
Syria: Disclose whereabouts of detained freedom of expression advocate
Syria’s authorities should immediately reveal the whereabouts of Bassel Khartabil, a software developer and defender of freedom of expression, 31 organizations said today.
Index condemns removal of artwork from Passion for Freedom exhibition
We need to do more to ensure that police work with venues to promote freedom of expression, not stifle it
NGOs invite states to sign UN joint-statement on Bahrain
The Bahrain Institute for Rights and Democracy alongside 16 NGOs including Index on Censorship today voiced our support for the UN joint-statement
Don’t weaken the UK’s Freedom of Information Act
Index joins media and campaign groups to oppose government’s Freedom of Information review
Coalition calls for release of detained journalist
Index on Censorship condemns Azerbaijan’s pressure on independent media
Cancellation of Homegrown shows that more support needed for tackling controversial work
Index on Censorship welcomes the latest statement from the National Youth Theatre clarifying why it cancelled the production of Homegrown, a play which explored Islamic radicalisation among young people in the United Kingdom.
Statements from freedom of expression organisation Index on Censorship, the global voice of free expression