Daniel Rey, Author at Index on Censorship

Daniel Rey

Daniel Rey, a member of Index's youth advisory board, is an eighteen-year-old student about to begin his studies at St Andrews University. Daniel thinks that freedom of expression and freedom of speech are important primarily due to their central role in the functioning of a democratic state and a civic society.

Draw the Line: Should the police do more to protect free speech?

by Daniel Rey | 11 Sep 2014

Free expression and policing can have an antagonistic relationship. Recent events in Ferguson are demonstrative of the issues that arise as the demands for protest clash with those for civil safety. The police are naturally drawn to the forefront...