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Kemi Badenoch: Tech bosses have become too powerful in regulating what we say

Ministers, MPs and activists gathered in London to sound an alert over freedom of speech

Evening Standard

TN CM MK Stalin wishes former Madras High Court Chief Justice Sanjib Banerjee on day of retirement

CM Stalin wishes Meghalaya HC Chief Justice Banerjee on retirement; recalls his service to TN & landmark judgements upholding freedom of speech & right to life. He lauded Banerjee's suo motu PIL to ensure adequate medical aid to COVID-19 patients & wished him a healthy & happy retired life.

The Hindu

Journal editor’s firing could negatively impact freedom of speech

On October 24, Michael Eisen was fired as the Editor-in-Chief of the prominent open access journal eLife.

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OPINION - Debates about free speech are increasingly fraught, so here at Oxford we're trying something new

One of the biggest anxieties at the heart of the public debate about freedom of speech is that free expression is being denied in our universities. As the head of an Oxford college, what I see in practice doesn’t match this description. Thousands of events and debates take place every…

Evening Standard

UK accused of 'assault on free speech' as Tories push anti-BDS bill forward

THE Government is “encouraging antisemitism” and stifling freedom of speech by pushing through legislation to ban public bodies from boycotting…

The National (Scotland)

OPINION - Free speech also means the freedom to protest the speech of those we dislike

As the newly elected president of the Oxford Union, I have the privilege of serving during the Union’s 200th anniversary, and of being its 40th female president. The Union often attracts attention not only across Oxford University, but also around the world for the speakers it hosts. Sometimes, the reactions…

Evening Standard

Widespread concern many in higher education being silenced – free speech chief

Professor Arif Ahmed said being shocked and offended is an ‘important part of education’.

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Indian Lawyers Association concerned about attacks on journalists

ILA: Attacks on journalists, lawyers & progressive thinkers an attack on freedom of speech. Need wide discussions on new laws replacing IPC & CPC. ILA fighting for Advocates Protection Act & discussed in recent national conference. Lawyers must be prepared for paper-less filing system.

The Hindu

Trump argues First Amendment protects him from 'insurrection' cases aimed at keeping him off ballot

Lawyers for former President Donald Trump are arguing that attempts to kick him off the presidential ballot under a rarely used constitutional clause for engaging in “insurrection” are improper attempts to interfere with his freedom of speech

The Independent UK

Karnataka announces framework for fact-check unit, says it won’t ‘curtail freedom of speech’

The Karnataka government yesterday announced the framework for its proposed fact-check unit to crack down on fake news on social media.

Newslaundry

515 diversity and equality staff at universities...five for free speech

Universities spend £17.9 million on diversity and equality staff a year, research found

Evening Standard

New freedom-of-speech chief for universities says post ‘not political’

Professor Arif Ahmed was speaking at the Universities UK annual conference in Manchester.

The Independent UK

Internal bickering in BRS Jangaon unit out in open

BRS in Jangaon district faces internal bickering ahead of Assembly polls, with MLA Muthireddy Yadagiri Reddy protesting against MLC Palla Rajeshwar Reddy's attempts to stifle freedom of speech. MLA Yadagiri Reddy accused Rajeshwar Reddy of acting with vengeance and intimidating downtrodden sections, bringing disrepute to the party.

The Hindu

Administration has derailed in first 100 days of Congress rule in Karnataka: BJP

BJP alleges Congress govt derailed in first 100 days; accuses them of corruption, failed projects, mal admin, power shortage, suppressing freedom of speech. BJP to fight govt's failures inside & outside legislature, people will soon take up campaign against govt.

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The Washington Post Says Democracy Demands Less Freedom of Speech

The paper worries that "social media companies are receding from their role as watchdogs against political misinformation."

The Hindu

Several instances show shrinking of freedom of expression under new Congress government

Multiple cases filed against citizens, and government employees in recent times indicate that freedom of speech and expression guaranteed under Article 19 of the Constitution has come under stress. The activists say it is ironic for a party that has been opposing Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Union government for curtailing the freedom of…

The Independent UK

Senior Tories provoke advertising ‘boycott’ row with calls for PM to intervene

Backbench Tories including Liz Truss have claimed a ‘boycott’ of ‘certain TV channels’ represents a threat to freedom of speech.

The Hindu

Andhra Pradesh: Union and State governments curtailing freedom of speech, alleges CPI leader

CPI State secretariat member P. Kameswara Rao alleged that the Union and the State governments were curtailing the freedom of speech.

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Al Jazeera

Copy of Quran desecrated outside Stockholm’s Royal Palace

Burning the Quran is permitted under Sweden’s freedom of speech laws.

Evening Standard

Elon Musk pledges to fund legal bills of X users ‘unfairly treated’ by employers for their posts

Musk has been vocal about his commitment to freedom of speech in the past, once defining himself as a ‘free speech absolutist’

The Guardian - AU

NSW gay conversion opponents may have to be careful what they say under new anti-discrimination law

Some legal experts are concerned changes to the law could curtail freedom of speech

Roll Call

Trump indictment related to Jan. 6 hinges on actions, not just words - Roll Call

Trump and his allies in Congress have decried the prosecution for targeting his freedom of speech, but legal experts disagree.

The Hindu

Row over skit: HC stays criminal proceedings against seven students

Karnataka HC stays criminal proceedings against Jain Univ. students for skit allegedly insulting Ambedkar & dalit communities. Court noted skit was satirical in nature & sought to criticize reservation system, protected under freedom of speech & expression. No ingredients to attract SC/ST Act or IPC.

Reason

Call for Papers: Free Speech and Civil and Social Progress

Request for Paper Proposals Snapshot: Voices for Liberty, an initiative of the Liberty & Law Center at the Antonin Scalia Law School, seeks to examine the ways in which free speech propels civil and social progress. Authors are invited to submit proposals for original articles that will ultimately appear in…

Reason

Critics of the Ruling Against Biden's Anti-'Misinformation' Crusade See No Threat to Freedom of Speech

The response to the decision illustrates the alarming erosion of bipartisan support for the First Amendment.

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