CAMPAIGNS
INDEXÂ ADVOCATES FOR CHANGES IN LAW AND POLICY TO ENSURE GOVERNMENTS AND BUSINESSES RESPECT OUR FUNDAMENTAL RIGHT TO FREE SPEECH
THE INDEX INDEX
The Index Index is a pilot project that uses innovative machine learning techniques to map the free expression landscape across the globe to gain a clearer country-by-country view of the state of free expression across academic, digital and media/press freedoms.
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The Index Index
Working with experts in machine learning and journalism from Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU), Index on Censorship has launched this pilot project to allow everyone to scour the globe to see where free expression is adequately protected or most at risk based on data compiled from leading and trusted indices and metrics.
CROWN CONFIDENTIAL
The Royal Family sit at the head of the UK's state. This is not some minor, superficial position, but instead one that is central to the operation of power in the country. The UK calls itself a democracy and yet at its heart we have a swathe of files that we cannot access. We are calling for an end to this. We want official archives related to the Royal Family opened. They should be in the public domain. #EndRoyalSecrecy
CROWN CONFIDENTIAL
As part of our special report Index sent a survey to 28 historians and journalists who work with archives related to the Royal Family.
BANNED BY BEIJING
With China becoming an increasingly dominant world power, there is growing evidence that an emboldened Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is employing a range of tools aimed at pressuring or manipulating foreign entities to respect – or even align with – the CCP’s political agenda.
The Index Index
Banned by Beijing seeks to raise awareness of the CCP’s subversion of freedom of expression in Europe by creating a repository of reports, articles and other resources that will enable us to understand the extent to which we need to protect our fundamental rights and our democracies from Chinese interference.
LETTERS FROM LUKASHENKO'S PRISONERS
Following a highly disputed election, Belarusian dictator Alyaksandr Lukashenka claimed victory in August 2020. Protests erupted and a vicious crackdown ensued. More than one year on from the election, there are more than 600 political prisoners in Belarus.
Letters from Lukashenko's Prisoners
Letters from Lukashenka’s Prisoners is a collaborative project by Index on Censorship in partnership with Belarus Free Theatre, Human Rights House Foundation and Politzek.me.
THE IMPACT OF SLAPPS ON EUROPE'S MEDIA
The focus of this project is to provide an insight into the extent to which journalists and media outlets in Europe are being affected by a type of vexatious legal action known as a Slapp – a strategic lawsuit against public participation.
The impact of SLAPPs on Europe's Media
Slapps are used by powerful actors (including corporations, public officials, high-profile businesspeople) in an attempt to stop individuals or organisations from expressing critical views on issues of public interest.
They threaten not only freedom of expression and media freedom, but access to information, rule of law, and democracy.
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