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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.

We scrutinise government plans to ensure they do not intrude on civil liberties, and encourage politicians to appreciate the role of faith within 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.

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What does the Bible say about free speech?

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Free Speech in the UK: what does the law actually say?

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Seven ways to pray about free speech

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CARE Fact Check: Conversion Therapy Debate

Douglas Murray Author and thinker

Disagreement is not oppression. Argument is not assault. Words – even provocative or repugnant ones – are not violence. The answer to speech we do not like is more speech.

Is free speech under threat in the UK?

In this discussion, CARE's James Mildred hosts a conversation with former Chief Executive Nola Leach and Co-Founder, Rev Lyndon Bowring on the state of free speech in the UK.

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News about Freedom of Speech

University fined after limiting free speech on trans ideology
The University of Sussex has been fined £585,000 by the higher education watchdog for failing to protect free speech in the case of gender-critical academic Kathleen Stock. The Office for Students (OfS)…

28 March 2025
Freedom of Speech

Pastor prosecuted for preaching in NI buffer zone
17 March 2025
Freedom of Speech
US Vice President JD Vance criticises UK over free speech
17 February 2025
Freedom of Speech

Kristi Higgs wins her case at Court of Appeal in free speech victory
In a landmark ruling for freedom of speech, the Court of Appeal has reversed a ruling which defended the dismissal of Kristie Higgs from Farmor's School after she raised concerns on Facebook…

14 February 2025
Freedom of Speech
Tensions between free speech and hate speech in Islamophobia Council proposal
Angela Rayner is establishing a 16-member council on Islamophobia to define anti-Muslim discrimination and advise ministers on addressing it.

6 February 2025
Freedom of Speech

New APPG on free speech launched
31 January 2025
Freedom of Speech
Govt revives free speech law for universities
15 January 2025
Freedom of Speech

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