The Brand allegations highlight how British courts can be used by the rich and powerful to silence the victims of sexual assault
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Over 60 editors, journalists, writers, publishers and experts call on the UK Government to commit to a standalone anti-SLAPP law
The UK Anti-SLAPP Coalition, of which Index is a co-chair, has co-ordinated and sent a letter to the Government ahead of the King’s Speech on 7 November
Parliament’s China spying scandal breaks the bond of trust
The arrest of a parliamentary researcher will have worrying implications for Chinese dissidents and their families
‘There simply is no moral high ground anymore’ – Stella Assange
WikiLeaks publisher Julian Assange is running out of options to avoid extradition, despite growing efforts from the Australian government to get the case dropped
“An attack on encryption unprecedented in any democracy”
The Online Safety Bill returns to the House of Commons for the first time in eight months on 11 September. This is the last chance the Government has to follow up words with actions
Online Safety Bill loophole opens door to unprecedented investigatory powers
On 11 September, the House of Commons will review the Online Safety Bill for the first time in nine months
Contents – Express yourself: Overcoming neurodiversity stereotypes
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Britain’s Holocaust island
The peaceful island of Alderney was involved in the darkest chapter of World War II. Both residents and politicians have tried to keep a lid on this history but the silence is ending
Targeted activists vow “the voices of Hongkongers will never be eliminated”
After Hong Kong authorities issued arrest warrants for eight exiled pro-democracy activists, a panel including Christopher Mung and Finn Lau gathered to address transnational threats that some are calling a “Chinese fatwa”
Celebrating the work of investigative journalists
Our chief executive reflects on the value of dedicated and determined reporters in unearthing the stories that must be heard