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Freedom of speech and expression are vital, democratic liberties. As Christians, we should uphold them for the benefit of all people.
We want to see a public square where the right of all people to speak, write and express themselves freely is upheld, including those whose views are not popular with the powerful in society.
Together, we can champion freedom of speech and expression for all, including the freedom to share our Christian beliefs, and encourage respectful dialogue on every issue in life.
In this discussion, CARE's James Mildred hosts a conversation with Chief Executive Nola Leach and Chairman, Rev Lyndon Bowring on the state of free speech in the UK.
Watch on YouTubeExplore resources on freedom of speech and expression.
The CARE team discuss the state of free speech in the UK and how Christians should have the confidence to speak the truth in love into our society.
WatchFree to Disagree opposed controversial ‘stirring up hatred’ offences brought forward by the Scottish Government in 2020 under the Hate Crime Bill. They continue to monitor implementation of the Hate Crime Act and will raise awareness of any negative impact on freedom of speech and expression.
Learn MoreFree speech is the bedrock on which all our other freedoms rest, yet it is currently in greater peril than at any time since the Second World War. The Free Speech Union is a non-partisan, mass-membership public interest body that stands up for the speech rights of its members.
Learn Moreby Douglas Murray
Are we living through the great derangement of our times? In The Madness of Crowds Douglas Murray investigates the dangers of 'woke' culture and the rise of identity politics. In lively, razor-sharp prose he examines the most controversial issues of our moment: sexuality, gender, technology and race, with interludes on the Marxist foundations of 'wokeness', the impact of tech and how, in an increasingly online culture, we must relearn the ability to forgive.
Buy the Bookby Paul Coleman
Despite the importance of freedom of speech and robust public debate, the nations of Europe have all adopted criminal laws against so-called “hate speech.” This book seeks to challenge this prevailing orthodoxy by detailing the stark history of the internationalization of “hate speech” laws, their present day application, and their possible future. Fifty “hate speech” cases are discussed and a fully up-to-date compendium containing hundreds of European “hate speech” laws is included.
Buy the Bookby Jordan B Peterson
Jordan B Peterson shares his thoughts on freedom of speech and why it matters.
Watchby The Federalist Society
Should colleges encourage free speech on campus? Federalist Society student members and professors weigh in on the free speech debate.
WatchRead this brief summary of the law on freedom of speech in the UK.
Read MoreLearn more about the history of freedom of speech
The ancient Greeks coined the word “parrhesia” which means “free speech" At his trial, Socrates asserted his right to freedom of speech, saying 'If you offered to let me off this time on condition I am not any longer to speak my mind... I should say to you, "Men of Athens, I shall obey the Gods rather than you."'
This was considered to be the cornerstone of liberty in England.
This established the constitutional right to free speech in Parliament.
A central document for the French Revolution, this declaration asserted the right to freedom of speech.
The First Amendment of the US Bill of Rights guarantees freedom of speech.
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is adopted by the UN Assembly, and it urges nations to promote freedom of speech and expression.
Article 10 of the 1998 Human Rights Act guarantees all in the UK the “right to freedom of expression”.
MSPs vote 82-32 in favour of a Hate Crime Bill, which was widely criticised for its restrictions on freedom of speech, particularly in that it criminalizes what people say in their homes.
Hate Crime Bill passes despite unresolved free speech concernsA landmark Bill will will require universities to promote freedom of speech on campus, and there will be legal duties places on Students' Unions.
A Times investigation has revealed some of the UK's top universities are removing books that contain 'challenging' material in order to 'protect' students.
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