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Social media and free speech

The most senior prosecutor in England has issued guidelines on when criminal charges should be brought against people posting offensive or abusive comments on social media networks

By Emily Butselaar

19 Dec 12

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The director of public prosecutions has issued interim guidelines on when criminal charges should be brought against people posting offensive or abusive comments on social media networks

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The director of public prosecutions has issued interim guidelines on when criminal charges should be brought against people posting offensive or abusive comments on social media networks

By Emily Butselaar

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How did you do in our banned books quiz?

Index on Censorship welcomes the release of Palestinian human rights defender and lawyer Diala Ayesh

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Saudi Arabia’s hosting of the 2034 World Cup is just another attempt at sportswashing

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