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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 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 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 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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Big majority of Peers speak out against assisted suicide
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Chorus of criticism as Peers debate assisted suicide Bill
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Peers urged to reject irredeemably flawed Assisted Suicide Bill
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CARE responds as new report highlights fresh evidence on the true…
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New APPG on free speech launched
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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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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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