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New definition of extremism causing divide in parliament
8 March 2024
The UK government's proposal to redefine extremism has raised concerns among some cabinet members who fear it could inadvertently target groups opposed to gay marriage, abortion, or new transgender rights.
Street performer told she “cannot sing her songs outside of church grounds”
31 January 2024
Photo by Jay WenningtonThis week, Harmonie London, a 20-year-old gospel singer with over 300,000 YouTube subscribers, experienced a confrontation with a volunteer police officer while performing on Oxford Street.
Free speech laws will not protect those who call for genocide
15 December 2023
The first director appointed by the Office for Students to oversee free speech at universities, Prof Arif Ahmed, has said that free speech laws will not protect those who call for genocide…
Finnish politician found not guilty of hate speech over bible tweet
14 November 2023
In a win for free speech, today the Helsinki Court of Appeal has dismissed all charges against Finnish member of parliament Päivi Räsänen and Lutheran Bishop Juhana Pohjola.
Football fan has membership suspended over gender critical tweets
13 November 2023
Newcastle United fan has her membership suspended over gender critical tweets.
Teacher faces dismissal over refusal to teach LGBT material
11 October 2023
A teacher from a Church of England school in south London is facing a 'fitness to practice' hearing after refusing to teach LGBT material, because it conflicts with her religious beliefs.
