Today a crucial ruling on fair comment was handed down at the Royal Courts of Justice. Read Padraig Reidy’s report on the BCA’s attempt to “silence one of its critics”, reaction from Singh and the BCA. Plus examine the decision in full
Italy’s continued investment in Belarus masks the free speech abuses that plague the country’s media. Cecilia Anesi reports
Plus: Berlusconi Under Investigation
and Berlusconi’s gag has “turned into a megaphone
Blocking websites that show images of child abuse doesn’t work – but EU politicians still think it is a better policy than deletion says Joe McNamee
Maziar Bahari was imprisoned by the Iranian regime for attempting to report on 2009’s disputed election. He describes his ordeal, and suggests what can be done to help journalists jailed by the Islamic Republic
Twitter wins the New Media Award supported by Google at the 10th annual Index on Censorship Freedom of Expression Awards
FULL WINNERS LIST
The face of China’s internet reflects the political system – repressive and chaotic, says Xiao Shu. Big brother is everywhere
Citizens, states and corporations are battling for online space. What happened to the dream of global communication? Ron Deibert and Rafal Rohozinski report
Libel Reform Campaign welcomes Jack Straw’s commitment to libel reform – asks will Cameron commit?
The Justice Secretary has committed the government to changing English defamation law. Index on Censorship reports
Libel Reform Campaign welcomes Jack Straw’s commitment to change – asks will Cameron commit?