CATEGORY: United Kingdom

Lord Triesman and the ethics of clandestine recording

As the Mail on Sunday continues to take criticism for reporting the taped conversations of the FA chief, Brian Cathcart asks if it’s ever right to secretly record private conversations

McKinnon extradition “on hold”

by Index on Censorship | 20 May 10

The extradition of UK hacker Gary McKinnon to the United States has been put on hold by the new Home Secretary, Theresa May. McKinnon is wanted by...

Verdict in blogger versus blogger libel case

by Index on Censorship | 13 May 10

Blogger and political activist Johanna Kaschke has had her libel case against fellow blogger David Osler struck out in the High Court today. Padraig Reidy reports

Atheists and asbos: What price offence?

by Index on Censorship | 28 Apr 10

The conviction of Liverpool atheist Harry Taylor for placing “offensive” cartoons in an airport prayer room has caused controversy among secularists. Butterflies and Wheels’ Ophelia Benson and Paul Sims of New Humanist magazine go head to head

Libel Reform Hustings poll – the results

by Emily Butselaar | 22 Apr 10

Which party impressed our voters with its commitment to free expression?

PAST EVENT: The Free Speech Hustings, 21 April

by Index on Censorship | 19 Apr 10

The Free Speech Hustings, 21 April

Simon Singh wins libel case

by Emily Butselaar | 15 Apr 10

Emily Butselaar: British Chiropractic Association v Singh – BCA admits defeat

PLUS: A good week for libel reform All the major political parties now back change — and the campaign celebrates 50,000 signatures in support of libel reform