Free Speech
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Rowan Atkinson on free speech
‘Online Safety Bill risks imposition of social media company values on us all’
‘Online Safety Bill gives too much power to tech companies’
Online Safety Bill poses threat to Christian content online
The Online Safety Bill risks censoring Christian teaching
New uni free speech measures could see broader impact
‘Activists exploiting revulsion over conversion therapy to attack evangelical Christianity’
Marrinan report ‘should worry anybody who cares about free speech’
Sociologist Dr Carlton Brick issues stark warning about Scottish hate crime Bill
John Cleese: Scots hate crime Bill “disastrous to the creative process”
Pro-marriage pastor thanks CI for help after pro-marriage event shut down
What’s wrong with the Scottish Government’s hate crime Bill?
‘One complaint could result in the police turning up to church’
‘This demonstrates what parents can do’
‘Hate crime Bill threatens free speech’
‘Standing up for free speech’
“Christianity Challenged” – Simon Calvert speaking at GideonsUK National Convention 2019
‘No-one has the right not to be offended’
‘Abortion buffer zone hits free speech’
Peter Tatchell defends Christians’ right to disagree with homosexuality
Peter Hitchens: ‘There’s no excuse for silencing opinions you don’t like’
‘Still confusion over universities’ free speech’
Office for Students will ‘enforce’ free speech
‘Oxford CU ban was ridiculous’
Govt considers ‘Equality Oath’ for public officers
‘We have to allow for hospital patients who would like an offer of prayer’
Ashers: Judgment due 24 October
Ashers: The story so far
‘Free speech at risk from Govt extremism plans’
Premier Radio: Defend Free Speech campaign launched
BBC Breakfast: Theresa May on anti-extremist plans
Election Focus on free speech
Lord Dear graciously accepts Government climb-down on annoyance orders
‘Nuisance and annoyance’ threat to free speech (UK)
New laws threaten public protest and free speech
Rowan Atkinson’s speech at Reform Section 5 Parliamentary reception
MPs confirm public order law reform, 12 February 2013
Home Secretary tells MPs “insult” will be reformed
Parliamentary Reception for Reform Section 5
John Glen MP calls for action on Section 5
Edward Leigh MP calls for action on Section 5
Tom Brake MP speaks about Section 5
Feeling insulted should not be a crime: Neil Addison
Feeling insulted should not be a crime: Joe and Helen Roberts
Feeling insulted should not be a crime: Dale Mcalpine
Feeling insulted should not be a crime: Ben and Sharon Vogelenzang
Defend free speech — repeal the word ‘insulting’ from Section 5 of the Public Order Act
New hate crime measures could ‘immensely’ impact free speech
Rowan Atkinson on free speech
‘Online Safety Bill risks imposition of social media company values on us all’
‘Online Safety Bill gives too much power to tech companies’
Online Safety Bill poses threat to Christian content online
The Online Safety Bill risks censoring Christian teaching
New uni free speech measures could see broader impact
‘Activists exploiting revulsion over conversion therapy to attack evangelical Christianity’
Marrinan report ‘should worry anybody who cares about free speech’
Sociologist Dr Carlton Brick issues stark warning about Scottish hate crime Bill
John Cleese: Scots hate crime Bill “disastrous to the creative process”
Pro-marriage pastor thanks CI for help after pro-marriage event shut down
What’s wrong with the Scottish Government’s hate crime Bill?
‘One complaint could result in the police turning up to church’
‘This demonstrates what parents can do’
‘Hate crime Bill threatens free speech’
‘Standing up for free speech’
“Christianity Challenged” – Simon Calvert speaking at GideonsUK National Convention 2019
‘No-one has the right not to be offended’
‘Abortion buffer zone hits free speech’
Peter Tatchell defends Christians’ right to disagree with homosexuality
Peter Hitchens: ‘There’s no excuse for silencing opinions you don’t like’
‘Still confusion over universities’ free speech’
Office for Students will ‘enforce’ free speech
‘Oxford CU ban was ridiculous’
Govt considers ‘Equality Oath’ for public officers
‘We have to allow for hospital patients who would like an offer of prayer’
Ashers: Judgment due 24 October
Ashers: The story so far
‘Free speech at risk from Govt extremism plans’
Premier Radio: Defend Free Speech campaign launched
BBC Breakfast: Theresa May on anti-extremist plans
Election Focus on free speech
Lord Dear graciously accepts Government climb-down on annoyance orders
‘Nuisance and annoyance’ threat to free speech (UK)
New laws threaten public protest and free speech
Rowan Atkinson’s speech at Reform Section 5 Parliamentary reception
MPs confirm public order law reform, 12 February 2013
Home Secretary tells MPs “insult” will be reformed
Parliamentary Reception for Reform Section 5
John Glen MP calls for action on Section 5
Edward Leigh MP calls for action on Section 5
Tom Brake MP speaks about Section 5
Feeling insulted should not be a crime: Neil Addison
Feeling insulted should not be a crime: Joe and Helen Roberts
Feeling insulted should not be a crime: Dale Mcalpine
Feeling insulted should not be a crime: Ben and Sharon Vogelenzang
Defend free speech — repeal the word ‘insulting’ from Section 5 of the Public Order Act
Key Resources
Online Safety Bill: Second Reading Briefing
Online Safety Bill
Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Bill – Stage 2 Update
Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Bill
Identity politics
Free speech and street evangelism
Free Speech briefing
Thought crimes briefing
EU discrimination Directive on goods and services
Free speech clause briefing
EU discrimination Directive on goods and services
The ‘homophobic hatred’ offence, free speech and religious liberty
Joe and Helen Roberts: The Legal Implications
Joe Roberts’ Story
Joe & Helen Roberts: implications for free speech
Online Safety Bill: Second Reading Briefing
Online Safety Bill
Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Bill – Stage 2 Update
Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Bill
Identity politics
Free speech and street evangelism
Free Speech briefing
Thought crimes briefing
EU discrimination Directive on goods and services
Free speech clause briefing
EU discrimination Directive on goods and services
The ‘homophobic hatred’ offence, free speech and religious liberty
Joe and Helen Roberts: The Legal Implications
Joe Roberts’ Story
Joe & Helen Roberts: implications for free speech
Resources
Free speech in universities
Key documents concerning free speech at universities