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Irish Government pledges ban on conversion therapyThe Irish Government has re-committed to introducing legislation to outlaw so-called conversion practices, with a promise that a ban will be operational before the end of 2026.
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Man convicted for publicly burning Quran in protestA man has been convicted and fined for burning a copy of the Quran outside the Turkish consulate, in a case that has ignited renewed debate over the boundaries of free speech…
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Britain’s free speech record is stumbling block in US trade negotiations
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Defeat for free speech in buffer zone case
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Abortion buffer zones at centre of free-speech row with USThe US State Department has warned the UK over its criminalisation of free speech in abortion buffer zones, in a highly unusual move.
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University fined after limiting free speech on trans ideology
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Pastor prosecuted for preaching in NI buffer zone
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US Vice President JD Vance criticises UK over free speechThe US Vice President JD Vance has warned that free speech is under real threat across Europe as he cited examples from the UK.
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Kristi Higgs wins her case at Court of Appeal in free speech victoryIn 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…
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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 launchedA new All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Free Speech has been formed, aiming to protect and promote freedom of expression in the UK.
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Govt revives free speech law for universitiesThe UK government plans to reintroduce the Higher Education Freedom of Speech Act, initially passed in 2023 under the Conservative government.
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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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