Volume 37.03 Autumn 2008 Archives

The politics of terror: Conor Gearty

In the drive to tackle extremism, debate is being undermined and fear is driving the agenda. Conor Gearty makes the case for common sense.

History lessons: Islam’s tradition of debate

by Index on Censorship | 08 Mar 11

London Imam Usama Hasan has been caught up in a storm of religious controversy over his views. In an article from the Index archive, he argues that Islam traditionally embraces debate

Editor’s pick 2008: Aryeh Neier on Skokie

by Jo Glanville | 31 Dec 08

In this exclusive article for Index on Censorship magazine, Aryeh Neier (right) recalls the controversial Skokie First Amendment case –-- still a...

Regardless of frontiers

by Index on Censorship | 10 Dec 08

In this celebration of the 60th anniversary of Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, AC Grayling says freedom of speech is the...

Index on Censorship: Articles of terror

by Index on Censorship | 19 Sep 08

Hammaad Munshi has been sentenced to two years for downloading jihadist materials, the latest conviction under the Terrorism Act 2000. In an article...