Index Interview: The salami slicing of free speech
Conservative MP Dominic Raab talks to Mike Harris about civil liberties, free speech and how he “wouldn’t lose any sleep” if the UK’s communications data bill were canned
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Do western democracies protect free speech?
In the age of social media, the European Union needs to defend free expression. But it often falls far short, says Padraig Reidy
PAST EVENT: 13 Nov: Free Speech Bites: the launch party
Date: Tuesday 13 November, 6pm
Venue: Free Word Centre (map here)
Guest passes: Available through Eventbrite (register here – SOLD OUT)
Index and SAGE are proud to launch Free Speech Bites, a new podcast series stimulating debate on the biggest topics in freedom of expression. Hosted and edited by author and podcaster Nigel Warburton, the series features celebrated artists, writers and international campaigners, including:
Martin Rowson on Free Speech and Cartoons, Zargana on Free Speech and Burma, Stephanie Merritt on Giordano Bruno, Irshad Manji on Free Speech and Islam, Denis MacShane on Thomas Paine, Natalia Koliada on Free Speech and Belarus, Ma Jian on Free Speech and China, and Jonathan Dimbleby on Free Speech and Censorship
To celebrate, we’re inviting friends and supporters to join us for cocktails and tapas, by our neighbours Morito, at the Free Word Centre between 6-8pm on Tuesday 13 November.
More information about where to listen will be available shortly.
Obama’s free speech record
Barack Obama’s administration cast free speech aside in its pursuit of file sharers and whistleblowers, says Mark Rumold