Do you have a right to take critics to court, asks Padraig Reidy
Padraig Reidy
Saudi liberal blogger sentenced to 600 lashes and seven years in jail
A Saudi activist is being punished after calling for a “day of liberalism”, Padraig Reidy reports
We can make Twitter better, but never perfect
Online misogny is a complex problem with no single solution, says Padraig Reidy
Can we change how we talk about the web?
If we want the web to be a positive place for young people, we need to start talking about the positive things that happen there, says Padraig Reidy
Turkey: Yavuz Baydar sacked after columns criticising government
Journalist Yavuz Baydar has been fired by Turkish daily newspaper Sabah, after articles he wrote criticising the government were censored, Padraig Reidy reports
David Cameron’s King Canute moment
The Prime Minister’s touching belief that he can clean up the web with technology is misguided and even dangerous, says Padraig Reidy
What surveillance means to YOU
Past Event: What does surveillance mean to YOU?
Pippa and Britain’s parody problem
Pippa Middleton is reported to have threatened legal action against a spoof twitter account and book. But a recent study claims that parody has cultural and economic benefits for Britain, and the government is set to loosen copyright laws. Padraig Reidy writes
Financial Times backs industry Leveson proposal
The business newspaper says “a settlement should be possible” in press regulation debate, writes Padraig Reidy
Pussy Riot versus Darth Vader
The feminist punk collective has released a new song and video. Padraig Reidy reports
Keep our data private and safe
An open letter from Index on Censorship, Open Rights Group, English PEN and Article 19
Past Event: 25th July: NSA, surveillance, free speech and privacy
25th July: NSA, surveillance, free speech and privacy