Statements by Index on Censorship Global voice of free expression

Anti-SLAPP measures cannot come fast enough

New rules cannot come fast enough as Kazakhstan university endowment fund associated with former president issues legal proceedings against UK media outlets

The Online Safety Bill must be completely overhauled

by Index on Censorship | 23 Sep 22

Index calls on the new Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport to ensure legislation does not damage rights to freedom of expression and privacy

Index supports The Shift News in freedom of information battle with the government of Malta

by Index on Censorship | 08 Aug 22

The media outlet had requested details of dealings between government entities and Media Today co-owner Saviour Balzan

Index on Censorship files media freedom alert after Sinn Féin MLA legal action

by Index on Censorship | 04 Aug 22

Index on Censorship is concerned at the lawsuits that have been filed against journalist Malachi O’Doherty and columnist Ruth Dudley Edwards. Both...

Co-chairs of UK Anti-SLAPP Coalition welcome Government’s action on SLAPPs

by Index on Censorship | 20 Jul 22

Dominic Raab to announce legislative measures that includes recommendations from coalition co-led by Index on Censorship

Joint statement on the introduction of charges for media coverage of party conferences

by Index on Censorship | 10 Jul 22

Political parties introduce charges for journalists’ access to conferences. Alliance of media and free speech organisations warns any charges will restrict open democracy