The closure of Nadine Dorries's blog simply on suspicion of defamation emphasises the need for reform of libel legislation says Padraig Reidy It's...
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Australia’s impotent censors
The Australian government's ignorance about the Internet is impeding attempts to ban online content, says John Ozimek Over the last six months, I...
Sherry Jones: “We must speak out for free speech”
Why are UK distributors refusing to handle The Jewel of Medina? It's time to raise an outcry says its author “Aren’t you scared?” I get asked this...
Burma’s media blackout
The Burmese authorities are keeping tight control on coverage of Aung San Suu Kyi’s trial, reports Nem Davies Burma's state-controlled media has...
Peter Hitchens: bring back arguments
As the divide narrows between left and right in Britain, so too does the space for adversarial dialogue and free expression There used to be an inch...
Pakistan: journalism is first casualty
As reporters flee fighting in the Swat valley, Zubeida Mustafa reports on the conflict’s effect on Pakistan’s press “Journalists love the thrill of...
Orlando Figes: a victory for Russian history
A St Petersburg court has confirmed that the police raid on Gulag archive Memorial was illegal A small victory for historical justice was won in the...
Dimbleby: fearful BBC risks losing its way
The BBC Trust’s condemnation of Middle East editor Jeremy Bowen has the potential to cause serious damage to the corporation’s international...
Lebedev ‘cannot pay staff’
Evening Standard owner Alexander Lebedev has delayed payment to 120 staff on his award-winning Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta, after running into...
Eady rules against Singh in chiropractic defamation case
The English High Court has ruled that science writer Simon Singh, must show that the British Chiropractic Association (BCA) was deliberately...