Index has today called for the British government to deliver on its promise of real libel reform. Daisy Williams lists five cases that demonstrate how libel law can stifle debate, curtail critcism and even endanger lives
CATEGORY: Europe and Central Asia
Libel reform: politicians must deliver on promises
The UK government’s Defamation Bill goes to the House of Lords for its second reading debate today. Michael Harris explains why it’s vital that the government acts to protect free speech
International NGOs to UK government: Protect us, strengthen libel law reforms
60 international NGOs to UK government: Protect us, strengthen libel law reforms
Last chance to demand Libel Reform. England’s libel laws are unjust, against the public interest and internationally criticised. Join 60,000 others calling for change. Sign here
Man jailed for “despicable” comments about missing April Jones
A man who admitted to posting "despicable" comments about missing five-year-old April Jones on his Facebook page has been jailed for 12 weeks....
National Poetry day | Poems by Alexander Solzhenitsyn and Zarganar
In its 40-year history, Index has showcased some of the world’s most remarkable poets. To mark National Poetry Day, we republish two poets jailed after speaking out
Activist charged as Council of Europe urged to pressure Azerbaijan on political prisoners
Azerbaijaini political activist and blogger Zaur Gurbanli was detained by police on 29 September. Gurblani was part of the Sing For Democracy...
Legendary radio service kicked off airwaves
Last week was a painful one for free speech in Russia. Tens of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty Moscow bureau journalists were fired within two days....
Iconic Radio Free Europe Moscow bureau shot by both sides
The last week was a painful one for free speech in Russia. Tens of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty Moscow bureau journalists were fired within two...
Belarus’s illusion of democracy
Polling day procedure may have been in place, but censorship ruined any chance of a free parliamentary election in Europe’s last dictatorship, says Andrei Aliaksandrau
Prosecutor to launch consultation on social media guidelines
The Director of Public Prosecutions has announced a consultation to establish clear guidelines on prosecutions involving social media . In a...