Index on Censorship looks back on the highs and lows of the year. Editors, journalists, artists and scholars on the frontline review the challenges for free speech around the world. Internationally acclaimed artist Ai Weiwei defies attempts to...
Ian Hislop and John Kampfner urge libel reform on the One Show
The BBC news programme Newsnight will pay £25,0000 to charity and make on air apology after it withdrew claims that oil-traders Trafigura caused deaths in Ivory Coast
Chris Ames: the cutting of a live stream due to “sensitive material” has further undermined the beleaguered Chilcot inquiry
Comic Robin Ince backs libel reform campaign on Daily Politics
Bibi van der Zee: Danish police don’t seem too familiar with the right to protest
Jack of Kent: “England’s libel law is currently a public danger and a public disgrace”
Jenni Hulse: Uganda’s anti-homosexuality bill is a serious threat to freedom of expression
Opinion on media law reforms has become increasingly polarised says Ángel García Català
Orfeo Mattar: Australia’s rigid classification code is punishing videogamers and developers