“Music gives me a voice and the power to survive physically and mentally,” rapper Khaled Harara tells Index on Censorship.
Artist in Exile: Khaled Harara’s music reflects Palestinian political reality
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Using the arts to show a new perspective and horizon
What does it say about our society, when some of us are censoring our most natural actions in order to fit in? Where there is a feeling that particular gestures or words will have undesired consequences, or worse, lead to some kind of punishment.
Jodie Ginsberg: “The only speech that ought to be restricted is speech that directly incites violence”
Laws targeting hate speech can be counterproductive, especially amid the rise of leaders who aren’t afraid to cause offence, Index on Censorship Jodie Ginsberg tells ABC News’
Groups urge House of Lords to rethink Counter-Terror and Border Security Bill
The Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Bill would restrict freedom of expression and press freedom, threaten the protection of journalistic...
Jodie Ginsberg: “The idea that we can prevent future crimes by policing expression is a dangerous road to go down”
Crimes motivated by misandry — a contempt for men — ageism and prejudice against certain alternative cultures, such as goths or punks, may soon be added to hate crime legislation in England and Wales.
Adopt a ‘human rights by design’ approach towards regulating online content, say civil society groups
Global Partners Digital, Index on Censorship and Open Rights Group are concerned about recent government proposals and announcements related to the regulation of online content, which could have significant adverse impacts on human rights, and particularly freedom of expression.
Proposed changes to the Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Bill are welcome
Index on Censorship welcomes the amendments to the Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Bill proposed by the Joint Committee on Human Rights.
Passion for Freedom: “There is always someone who wants to take freedom away”
Index on Censorship associate arts producer Julia Farrington met with Agnieszka Kolek to talk about policing of freedom of expression, and how the events of 2015 have impacted on plans for this year’s Passion for Freedom exhibition
Counter-terror bill will impact Northern Ireland’s journalists
Belfast-based Irish News security correspondent Allison Morris told Index on Censorship her concerns about the Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Bill in its current form.
House of Lords must stop the Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Bill in its tracks
Index on Censorship is urging the House of Lords to stop the Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Bill being enacted in its current form. The House of Lords will begin considering the bill tomorrow.
Petitions, letters, and press releases from Index on Censorship