The injunction banning distribution and publication of ADAMbol, a popular opposition magazine in Kazakhstan, is a clear violation of freedom of...
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Recap report: ArtFreedomWales free speech hearing
On 27 November Index on Censorship hosted a free speech hearing at the Chapter Arts Centre in Cardiff to ask the question: is Wales enjoying its right to artistic freedom of expression?
Padraig Reidy: Let’s ban the word “internet”
We have to stop thinking about things happening “on the internet”, when it’s simply part of human interaction for millions
Cyprus: Police confiscate photos of Greek trans activist
The chairman of the NGO that organised the exhibition was charged with exhibiting obscene material in a public space. Christina Vasilaki reports
Nils Muižnieks: Azerbaijan’s reprisals against brave activists and journalists must stop now
The Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights reflects on his recent mission to Azerbaijan – one of the most difficult of his tenure
No justice: how impunity silences journalists
Ahead of the International Day to End Impunity, journalists from around the world tell Index why impunity is a serious threat to free expression
Padraig Reidy: Gerry Adams’ half-remembered Republican mythology
As with much half-remembered Republican mythology, Gerry Adams’ quip at a US fundraiser wasn’t the whole story.
Protesters turn out for Azerbaijan’s political prisoners
Organisations and individuals from across Europe gathered in front of Azerbaijani embassies on Monday to demand Azerbaijan ends its crackdown on civil society.
Whistleblower Grigory Pasko: “Russian public will feel a need for the truth”
Named the International Whistleblower of the year at the inaugural Index Freedom of Expression Awards in 2001, Grigory Pasko is still working to keep investigative journalism alive in Russia.
Recap report: Is it ever better to censor than to cause offence?
Index on Censorship and the Bush Theatre organised a debate as a part of the RADAR Festival, to explore the rights of the artist to free expression and to examine the role of arts institutions in defending and promoting free expression