In the first of a new interview series, Conservative MP Dominic Raab talks to Mike Harris about civil liberties, free speech and how he “wouldn’t lose any sleep” if the UK’s draft communications data bill were canned
In the age of social media, the European Union needs to defend free expression. But it often falls far short, says Padraig Reidy
A man has been sentenced to a total of eight months in prison by a Manchester court for wearing a T-shirt daubed with offensive comments referring the murders of PC Fiona Bone and PC Nicola Hughes. Barry Thew, of Radcliffe, Greater Manchester...
An Index on Censorship conference has heard of the pressures on the arts in the UK today. Daisy Williams reports
Index has today called for the British government to deliver on its promise of real libel reform. Daisy Williams lists five cases that demonstrate how libel law can stifle debate, curtail critcism and even endanger lives
Yorkshire man Azhar Ahmed has been given a community order after being found guilty of "sending a grossly offensive communication". Ahmed, 19, from West Yorkshire wrote on Facebook that "All soldiers should DIE & go to HELL!" This morning at...
The UK government’s Defamation Bill goes to the House of Lords for its second reading debate today. Michael Harris explains why it’s vital that the government acts to protect free speech
International NGOs to UK government: Protect us, strengthen libel law reforms
Padraig Reidy: Matthew Woods conviction – we cannot keep prosecuting jokes
Syrian writer Razan Zaitouneh won the Anna Politkovskaya Raw in War Award in 2011. She addresses the Russian reporter, who’s assassination remains unsolved, about Marie Colvin, 2012 recipient, who was killed in Syria earlier this year
In its 40-year history, Index has showcased some of the world’s most remarkable poets. To mark National Poetry Day, we republish two poets jailed after speaking out