Web censorship and a compliant media are allowing the Thai government to turn the country into a quasi-police state, says
Giles Ji Ungpakorn
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A good week for libel reform
All major political parties now back libel reform — and the Libel Reform campaign celebrates 50,000 signatures in support of change
Simon Singh wins libel case
Emily Butselaar: British Chiropractic Association v Singh – BCA admits defeat
PLUS: A good week for libel reform All the major political parties now back change — and the campaign celebrates 50,000 signatures in support of libel reform
Human rights in changing times
In a speech to Amnesty Internationals national conference John Kampfner talks self-censorship, Nick Griffin and why free speech means fighting for the rights of people whose views you find obnoxious
Azerbaijan: Editor’s drug trial begins
Eynulla Fatullayev goes on trial on “trumped up” drugs charges while the European Court examines previous charges. Vugar Gojayev reports from Azerbaijan
Israel: Secrets and lies in Anat Kamm case
The injunction and indictment of activist Anat Kamm for leaking confidential documents has revealed some uncomfortable truths about Israeli attitudes to free expression, says Shaul Adar
Documentary’s legal battles reveal ugly truth
In a self-preserving news blackout, the mainstream media proved the central point of the Starsuckers documentary: their “behaviour is monstrously hypocritical” Judith Townend reports
Libel reform washed out?
Jack Straw’s measure to reduce success payments to lawyers in “no win no fee” libel cases sunk by a misinformed backbench rebellion, says Bob Satchwell
Silvio Berlusconi: Television Premier
Documentary maker Erik Gandini tells Giulio D’Eramo why appearance matters more than truth in Italy
Italy: Berlusconi’s gag has “turned into a megaphone”
Manuela Mesco: Attempts to silence dissenting voices in the run up to Italy’s regional election drew a strong online response
Plus: Berlusconi Under Investigation