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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.
Freedom of Speech
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Poll shows that Scottish Christians are left feeling unsupported by governmentA recent poll by Logos Scotland reveals that a majority of Scottish Christians feel unsupported by the Scottish Government.
Freedom of Speech
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PM warns of “chilling effect” of cancel culture
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Belgium police shut down conservative conference
Freedom of Speech
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Silent prayer might still be permitted outside abortion clinicsJustice Minister Laura Farris has indicated that "silent prayer" near abortion clinics might still be permitted, despite recent votes in the Commons opposing such activities.
Freedom of Speech
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Former Senior Judge: Hate Crime Act is 'unworkable'
Freedom of Speech
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JK Rowling challenges Scotland’s new hate-speech law
Freedom of Speech
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New Scottish Hate Crime Bill "set to be a shambles", says MSPScotland's new Hate Crime Bill has garnered significant criticism for its perceived threats to free speech and its vague definitions.
Freedom of Speech
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New definition of extremism causing divide in parliamentThe UK government's proposal to redefine extremism has raised concerns among some cabinet members who fear it could inadvertently target groups opposed to gay marriage, abortion, or new transgender rights.
Freedom of Speech
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Street performer told she "cannot sing her songs outside of church grounds"This week, Harmonie London, a 20-year-old gospel singer with over 300,000 YouTube subscribers, experienced a confrontation with a volunteer police officer while performing on Oxford Street.
Freedom of Speech
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Free speech laws will not protect those who call for genocideThe first director appointed by the Office for Students to oversee free speech at universities, Prof Arif Ahmed, has said that free speech laws will not protect those who call for genocide…
Freedom of Speech
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Finnish politician found not guilty of hate speech over bible tweetIn a win for free speech, today the Helsinki Court of Appeal has dismissed all charges against Finnish member of parliament Päivi Räsänen and Lutheran Bishop Juhana Pohjola.
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Football fan has membership suspended over gender critical tweetsNewcastle United fan has her membership suspended over gender critical tweets.
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Teacher faces dismissal over refusal to teach LGBT materialA teacher from a Church of England school in south London is facing a 'fitness to practice' hearing after refusing to teach LGBT material, because it conflicts with her religious beliefs.
Freedom of Speech