Index CEO Kirsty Hughes looks at the current climate for free speech around the world, from press regulation in the UK to ongoing challenges to digital freedom
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CATEGORY: Volume 42.01 Spring 2013
Free speech takes a beating in Greece
Christos Syllas looks at the threats to journalists and activists in crisis-stricken Greece, where a climate of terror prevails
Index on Censorship launches new-look magazine
Index on Censorship has had a makeover! Find out more about how we’re leading the global debate on freedom of expression with our fresh new look
On the ground: Sao Paulo
Free speech is enshrined in the constitution. But in reality, those with power and influence can stifle critical debate and reporting. It’s time to overhaul the system, says Rafael Spuldar
Spain: The formidable voices of the plazas
Attempts to criminalise demonstrations in Spain could change the face of citizen protest, says Juan Luis Sánchez
Fallout: the economic crisis and free expression
Index on Censorship Magazine Volume 42 Number 1 2013 Fallout: the economic crisis and free expression CHRISTOS SYLLAS Greece: free speech takes a beating JUAN LUIS SANCHEZ Spain: voices of the plazas KIRSTY HUGHES Global view RAFAEL SPULDAR On the...
Fallout: The economic crisis and free expression
Index on Censorship investigates whether the major economic crisis sweeping through Europe since 2008 had had negative effects on citizens’ ability to debate, demonstrate and exchange ideas through journalism, new media, artistic expression, politics or academia.
Includes articles by: Nick Cohen on censorship and the bankers; Diran Adebayo writes about Twitter and the sporting hero; Rafael Spuldar reports on Brazil; Jo Glanville on saving the BBC World Service.