Freedom of expression3 days agoNew university free speech complaints system to come into force this year Universities could face fines of £500,000 or 2% of their income if they are found to have failed to protect free speech.3 days ago3 days agoArt on trial - a sculptor's arrest highlights new extremes for censorship in ChinaGao Zhen is being retroactively punished for 15 year-old-works, in a case that has alarmed rights groups.3 days ago10 Apr 2026India proposes new rules to regulate news and political posts on social mediaThe changes will give government more power over news-related posts shared by podcasters and influencers.10 Apr 20261 Apr 2026Teachers vow to 'fight censorship' after school book rowThe UK's largest education union says librarians have reported "internal and external censorship".1 Apr 202611 Feb 2026India orders social media firms to remove unlawful content within three hoursCritics worry the rules would be a compliance challenge for tech platforms and could expand censorship.11 Feb 20263 Feb 2026University begins High Court challenge against £585k free speech fineThe University of Sussex says the watchdog overstepped its legal powers in imposing the fine last year.3 Feb 202622 Dec 2025University threatened with legal action after protest at academic's talkProf Alice Sullivan says her talk at the University of Bristol became like a "zombie apocalypse" during the protest.22 Dec 202521 Nov 2025Appeal against Quran-burning conviction reversalHamit Coskun has been in a legal battle since setting fire to a Quran outside the Turkish consulate.21 Nov 202510 Oct 2025Man who burned Quran wins free speech appealHamit Coskun's freedom of expression includes the right to express views that offend, a judge rules.10 Oct 2025...
