In this issue, Index investigates the legal status of Russia’s unofficial and unpublished writings.
Samizdat under Soviet law
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The end of samizdat?
In this issue, Index explores the process of the Soviet Union signing the UCC.
Turkey on the slippery slope
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Introduction On 12 March 1971 the ten-year period of democratic rule that Turkey had been enjoying was brought to an end by a military coup which forced the government then in power to resign, and created in its place a new ‘ strong government’ designed to put an end to what was regarded as […]
The Irish TV sackings
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The present conflict in Northern Ireland has caused problems for television (and other media) in both the United Kingdom and in the Republic of Ireland. How far is it lawful or legitimate for the media to go in...
Turkey on the slippery slope
In this issue, Index publishes material describing changes that have taken place in Turkey over the last two years.
The primary homeland
In this issue, Index publishes an address given in South Africa which illustrates some of the problems connected with the South African government’s plans to abolish the right of appeal against decisions brought by the State Publications Control Board.
TV coverage of Northern Ireland
In this issue, Index investigates tensions between broadcasters and authorities in Northern Ireland.
Writers and Scholars International
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text="This article appear in the first issue of Index on Censorship magazine in 1972."][vc_column_text] Introduction Writers & Scholars International is an organization formed by a group of writers,...
With concern for those not free
At this moment, in many countries, there are writers and scholars interested in ideas, or in describing life exactly as they see it, who are sent to labour camps and prisons.
The first issue
In its first issue, Index investigated struggles for freedom around the world, including in Russia, Czechoslovakia, Greece, Spain and Portugal.
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