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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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Footballer spoken to by FA after ‘I love Jesus’ message on Pride armband
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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 speech
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Christian school worker claims unlawful dismissal in free speech battle
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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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500 academics call for free speech act to be reinstatedMore than 500 academics have strongly criticised the government's decision to scrap a new law which aimed at protecting free speech on university campuses'.
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Online safety act powerless to stop misinformation spread across social media sitesThe UK Government is under increasing pressure to tighten online safety laws following the spread of misinformation that has led to far-right riots across the country.
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Legal challenge over university free speech law
Free speech campaigners are planning to sue the UK Government after it decided to scrap legislation aimed at curbing 'cancel culture' on university campuses.
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Labour plans to halt free speech law despite a rise in harassment of pro-life studentsLabour plans to halt a university free speech law despite pro-life students experiencing increased levels of harassment.
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