More than fifty academics have urged the UK Government not to backtrack on proposed new free speech safeguards in forthcoming legislation.

Almost half of universities in the United Kingdom don't have a student debating society, a new report shows, stoking fears that free speech is in decline.

Groups standing up for freedom of expression have written to the UK Culture Secretary Michelle Donelan urging a complete overhaul of the Online Safety Bill.

Bosses at Historic Environment Scotland have been slammed for ordering staff at its premises not to use 'non-inclusive', gendered language like 'mum' and 'dad'.

Civil liberties groups have expressed concern following police action against republican protesters attending events commemorating the Queen.

Free speech champion and author Salman Rushdie faces life changing injuries but is on the road to recovery following the attack