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University fined after limiting free speech on trans ideologyThe 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)…
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Pastor prosecuted for preaching in NI buffer zoneA retired church minister will be hauled before the courts in Northern Ireland this week after preaching an open air sermon in an abortion "buffer zone".
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US Vice President JD Vance criticises UK over free speech
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Kristi Higgs wins her case at Court of Appeal in free speech victory
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Tensions between free speech and hate speech in Islamophobia Council proposalAngela Rayner is establishing a 16-member council on Islamophobia to define anti-Muslim discrimination and advise ministers on addressing it.
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New APPG on free speech launched
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Govt revives free speech law for universities
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David Smith MP appointed UK Special Envoy for Religious FreedomDavid Smith MP has been named the UK Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB).
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Education Secretary defends free speech amid criticism over delayed legislationEducation Secretary Bridget Phillipson emphasised the importance of exposing students to differing views, affirming the Government’s commitment to free speech and academic freedom.
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Footballer spoken to by FA after ‘I love Jesus’ message on Pride armbandThe captain of Crystal Palace, Marc Guehi, has been spoken to by the FA after writing the message ‘I love Jesus’ on the armband he wore last weekend in their game against…
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Police accused of "appalling attack on free speech" after investigation is launched into journalistEssex Police are investigating journalist Allison Pearson over a social media post made more than a year ago.
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Oxford University launches new debate series to champion free speechOxford University is launching a new debate series to champion free speech. Vice-chancellor Prof Irene Tracey emphasised that freedom of expression is "the lifeblood" of the university, aiming to ensure that diverse…
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Christian school worker claims unlawful dismissal in free speech battleA Christian school worker, Kristie Higgs, is claiming her free speech rights were violated after being dismissed for sharing social media posts criticising LGBT+ relationship teaching.
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Police harmfully distracted by "hate crime incidents", watchdog warnsPolice officers are recording too many "hate crime incidents" and becoming involved in cases involving hurt feelings, the police watchdog has warned.
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