The attack on Charlie Hebdo dramatically increased the pressure on freedom of speech in all of Europe. How do we respond to audiences who do not recognize satire as a legitimate form of free expression, without increasing this pressure?
Nine people have been arrested in Bahrain for “misusing social media”, a charge which is punishable by a fine or up to two years in prison.
Azerbaijani journalist Seymur Hezi, who works for Index on Censorship Free of Expression Award-winning newspaper Azadliq, has been sentenced to five years imprisonment for “aggravated hooliganism”
Do we need basic education in the potential pitfalls of online interaction?
Guest post: In an essay for Centre Forum Maajid Nawaz, author of Radical, stresses the importance of strong liberal leadership in the face of extremist minorities
Index on Censorship is hosting a workshop on how the next generation of journalists can address threats and challenges to their freedom in Europe.
The country needs a constitutionally recognised national commission to oversee media reform and ensure freedom of expression is properly defended, writes Rohan Jayasekera
This week prominent Bahraini activist Nabeel Rajab was sentenced to six months over a tweet
Fundamentally, The Sun’s topless Page 3 is an example of how free speech is supposed to work.
Cressida Brown, artistic director of Offstage Theatre, talks about the genesis of Walking the Tightrope, a week of new plays to prompt discussion around art and politics.