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INDEX REPORT Taking the offensive – defending artistic freedom of expression in the UK Widespread self-censorship and fear of offence is suppressing creativity and ideas in the United Kingdom, according to a report published by Index on Censorship....
INDEX REPORT Taking the offensive – defending artistic freedom of expression in the UK Report Contents: Summary | Introduction | What is artistic freedom of expression? | What are the limits to freedom of expression? | Institutional self-censorship...
INDEX REPORT Taking the offensive – defending artistic freedom of expression in the UK Report Contents: Summary | Introduction | What is artistic freedom of expression? | What are the limits to freedom of expression? | Institutional self-censorship...
INDEX REPORT Taking the offensive – defending artistic freedom of expression in the UK Report Contents: Summary | Introduction | What is artistic freedom of expression? | What are the limits to freedom of expression? | Institutional self-censorship...
INDEX REPORT Taking the offensive – defending artistic freedom of expression in the UK Report Contents: Summary | Introduction | What is artistic freedom of expression? | What are the limits to freedom of expression? | Institutional self-censorship...
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