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Well it’s been a dramatic start to the year. No, I’m not talking about the England’s Cricket Team’s disappointing defeat in the 5th Test in Sydney, but about geopolitical events around the…
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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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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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CARE welcomes landmark votes to close online porn loopholes
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Senedd narrowly votes in favour of assisted suicide motion
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CARE: Senedd Members should reject Assisted Suicide Consent Motion
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MSPs urged to end years of inexplicable inaction and back sex-buying…
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David Smith MP appointed UK Special Envoy for Religious 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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Scottish Government rows back from conversion practices proposalThe Scottish Government has rowed back from a pledge to introduce controversial legislation on "conversion practices".
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Free speech concerns as Brazil bans X (Twitter)Judges in Brazil have ordered that the social media platform X (more commonly known as Twitter) be taken down with immediate effect.
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