The Russian-American writer was at the centre of a controversy yet things were not exactly as they first seemed
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CATEGORY: Europe and Central Asia
What does Tusk’s victory mean for oppressed groups in Poland?
The ousting of the Law and Justice party after eight years in power is cause for celebration, but change will not happen overnight
Putin’s control threatens Russian dissident voices
Whilst war rages in Ukraine it is easy to lose sight of those saying loudly that the Russian state doesn’t act in their name
Hacking is far more than a security issue. It chills free speech
The recent sanctioning by British and US governments of Russian intelligence operatives sheds light on a growing tactic used to intimidate and silence critics
The UK Anti-SLAPP Coalition welcomes Wayne David MP’s Anti-SLAPP Bill
A Private Members’ Bill being presented today is a crucial milestone for the UK to stamp out all SLAPPs targeting public interest reporting
Moments of Freedom 2023
The Index team and our supporters have come together to identify moments in the past 12 months when the world did not seem so dark. Help us choose the most inspiring
New report: Juries in defamation cases in Ireland
A new report from Index on Censorship looks at whether the Irish courts should dispense with juries in defamation cases
Message to Cameron: No more fish and chips with Xi please
David Cameron is now Foreign Secretary of the UK. Following criticism over his links to China, Index looks at what should be on his agenda
Punishment cells and limited legal recourse
The numbers of journalists and human rights defenders in jail in Belarus has heavily increased since 2020, while conditions inside have worsened
Curtailing creativity today will lead to greater censorship tomorrow
Hungary’s banning of photos that promote LGBTQI+ lifestyles and the sacking of the head of the country’s National Museum are chilling reminders that Europe is not immune from criticism