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Freedom of speech doesn't mean hurling abuses against PM, ministers, says Allahabad HC

PRAYAGRAJ: Observing that 'the constitution recognizes freedom of speech but this right does not extend to hurling abuses against the Prime Minister and other ministers', the Allahabad high court refused to quash an FIR lodged against one Mumtaz Mansoori of Jaunpur.

The Times of India · Jul 17, 2022

Number of speakers rejected by English universities ‘sharply increased’ in 2020/21

The higher education regulator said it would be "concerned if those cases suggest that lawful views are being stifled"

Wales Online · Jul 14, 2022

Number of rejected university speakers ‘sharply increased’ in 2020/21

The Office for Students says it will be concerned if ‘lawful views’ are being ‘stifled’.

The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2022

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Universities to defy government pressure to ditch race equality group

‘Line has been crossed’ say English universities, after request to drop scheme identifying barriers to ethnic minority students

The Guardian - UK · Jun 30, 2022

‘Absolute hypocrisy,’ say activists on Zubair’s arrest as India commits to freedom of speech at G7 meet

Alt News co-founder Mohammed Zubair was arrested by Delhi Police on Monday for allegedly hurting religious sentiments through one of his tweets posted in 2018

The Hindu · Jun 28, 2022

Congress targets Modi govt. on freedom of speech

Param Vir Chakra awardee’s tweet against Agnipath scheme was later deleted

The Hindu · Jun 23, 2022

Russian Nobel Prize winner auctions medal to aid Ukrainians

The Russian editor awarded a Nobel Peace Prize for championing freedom of speech is auctioning his medal to raise funds for Ukrainians who’ve been made into refugees by President Vladimir Putin’s war.

Tribune News Service · Jun 20, 2022

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Stop silencing university students and staff over abuse on campus, MP urges

Labour MP Jess Phillips said ‘thousands of people are suffering’ from limits on freedom of speech due to the use of non-disclosure agreements.

The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2022

‘Free’ speech? Ignorance just cost Jack Del Rio $100,000. He’s lucky to still have a job

We all know freedom of speech is not an absolute without limits, right? We were taught that in civics class. A typical example used was how you can’t yell “fire!” in a crowded theater and cause a panicked stampede that gets folks trampled.

Miami Herald · Jun 13, 2022

Substance of offence of sedition snuck into UAPA with more draconian consequences, say former bureaucrats

The Constitutional Conduct Group, a group of former bureaucrats, suggested that the Supreme Court should examine all existing laws and provisions that curbs "freedom of speech and expression"

The Hindu · Jun 12, 2022

Need to stop misuse of freedom of speech, says Community leaders in Bengaluru

BENGALURU: A delegation of 20 leaders from different communities met police commissioner CH Pratap Reddy on Saturday and sought legal action against persons making derogatory statements on religions.

The Times of India · Jun 12, 2022

'Cinemas must stand firm against mobs' plea to ban movies and shut down free speech'

Columnist Saira Khan says venues like Cineworld shouldn’t jeopardise democracy by caving in to protestors who are intolerant to religion and aim to block freedom of speech

Daily Mirror · Jun 11, 2022

‘Blasphemy’ protesters force Cineworld to drop film about prophet Muhammad’s daughter

‘We have a right not to be insulted,’ demonstrator claims as Cineworld fears for workers’ safety

The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2022

FIRE Branches Out into Free Speech Beyond Universities, Planning $75M Litigation and Public Education Campaign

The Foundation for Individual Rights in Education is becoming the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression.

Reason · Jun 6, 2022

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The National (Scotland) · Jun 1, 2022

Ross Thompson squeezing in finishing dissertation ahead of hectic summer

WITH his final exams now out the way, Ross Thompson has only his dissertation – “on athletes’ freedom of speech and whether major in-house…

Al Jazeera · May 26, 2022

In Turkey, book publishers face agonising choices to survive

A growing crisis in the publishing industry has implications for Turkey’s cultural vibrancy and freedom of speech.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 18, 2022

After Buffalo massacre, NY Gov. Kathy Hochul tries to justify censorship

Hochul is right that the Supreme Court has recognized exceptions to the freedom of speech guaranteed by the First Amendment. She is wrong in thinking that “hate speech” is one of them.

Reason · May 16, 2022

Why the Texas Social Media Law is a Menace to Freedom of Speech

The law forces social media firms to host and promote speech they oppose, and would set a dangerous precedent if upheld by the courts..

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The Hindu · May 6, 2022

Court says Ranas crossed line of freedom of speech but it may not be sufficient ground for sedition

Special judge R.N. Rokade granted bail to them on May 4

Bangkok Post · May 2, 2022

Twitter sale could pique brands

The prospective purchase of Twitter by billionaire Elon Musk, who has vowed to protect freedom of speech on the social media platform, could draw more engagement from young people, giving brands greater opportunities to tap the group, say marketing and media pundits.

Al Jazeera · Apr 26, 2022

Nigerians react to Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover

Nigerians fear the billionaire Twitter owner’s philosophy of free speech absolutism could affect their freedom of speech

Newslaundry · Apr 25, 2022

J&K HC says no freedom of speech for stating Kashmir under military occupation: Bar and Bench report

The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh last week held that statements that Kashmir is occupied by the military or that people of the region have been reduced to slaves would not be protected by the right to freedom of speech and expression under Article 19(1)(a) of the…

Daily Record · Apr 25, 2022

Dumbarton plays host to lively hustings - with candidates in Alexandria this week

Some of those standing in next month's election were questioned about the future of the West Dunbartonshire Leisure Trust, after proposed cuts to staffing, about the environment, freedom of speech and how they will work with local trade unions during two hours of debate.

Bangkok Post · Apr 23, 2022

Indian politician arrested for anti-Modi tweet

NEW DELHI: A state lawmaker in India was arrested for criticising Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Twitter, officials said, raising concerns over freedom of speech in the world’s largest democracy.

Reuters · Apr 21, 2022

Hong Kong and China denounce foreign interference after YouTube blocks leadership candidate's channel

Governments in Hong Kong and China on Thursday denounced YouTube's blocking of a campaign account for Hong Kong's sole leadership candidate John Lee because of U.S. sanctions against him, accusing the U.S. of undermining freedom of speech.

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