Government attempts to clamp down on sectarian abuse and violence are a recipe for uncertainty and censorship, says
David Paton
CATEGORY: United Kingdom
The phone hacking inquiry must shackle corporate power, not journalists
As James Murdoch takes MPs’ questions again, John Kampfner says it’s important to remember where the real problem with phone hacking lies
Web filtering: Keeping it clean?
David Cameron has announced plans to block access to pornography online, with providers offering the choice to turn on a filter.
Seth Finkelstein examines how indiscriminate blocking systems censor not just pornography, but feminist, gay rights and education material
Website blocking: gone but not forgotten?
The UK government’s dropping of blocking plans are to be welcomed, says
Peter Bradwell. But there are questions over what happens next with web copyright
‘Voluntary’ website blocking scheme threatens free expression
Leaked documents have revealed British government plans that could seriously affect web users. Peter Bradwell reports
Who decides what you see online?
The government has convened an industry working group to examine how to block websites. Peter Bradwell considers the possible options
Libel reform – a message from Index on Censorship Chair Jonathan Dimbleby
Dear friends, Yesterday the UK Justice Secretary laid out his plans for the draft defamation bill in the House of Commons. You can read it here. The Deputy Prime Minister, a strong supporter, also sets out his vision for the bill here. The...
PAST EVENT: Index on Censorship Freedom of Expression Awards 2011
Index on Censorship Freedom of Expression Awards 2011: London, 24 March
So you think we’ve got free speech in Britain? Think again
Nobody sensible wants to abolish libel law, to allow a free-for-all in which reputations are impugned without a right to redress. It’s about balance and proportion, says
John Kampfner
Due process, prejudice and the press
Contempt of court laws have always been toothless, but the Internet and the smartphone have made it clear they are not fit for purpose, as demonstrated in the current “monstering” of murder suspect Chris Jefferies, says Brian Cathcart