The Handmaid’s Tale author was awarded the prize in partnership with Index on Censorship
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CATEGORY: United Kingdom
When music becomes a battleground
From Kneecap to Jonny Greenwood, recent gig cancellations reveal how fragile free expression has become in the shadow of war
The week in free expression: 26 April-2 May 2025
Index rounds up of some of the key stories covering censorship and free expression from the past seven days
The week in free expression: 19–25 April 2025
Index rounds up of some of the key stories covering censorship and free expression from the past seven days
When trade wars become culture wars
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is reportedly under pressure to repeal hate speech laws in order to secure a favourable trade deal with the USA
The week in free expression: 12–18 April 2025
Index rounds up of some of the key stories covering censorship and free expression from the past seven days
Whistleblowers silenced over failings in NHS pregnancy care
Index investigates the culture of secrecy shrouding maternity services and women’s healthcare in England
Contents – The forgotten patients: Lost voices in the global healthcare system
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The week in free expression: 29 March–4 April 2025
Index rounds up of some of the key stories covering censorship and free expression from the past seven days
Power to the people?
Our fundamental right to protest is being eroded in the UK and USA