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Poll finds broad support for free speech in politicsEight in ten people support free speech and robust debate in politics, a poll commissioned by CARE shows.
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PM warns of “chilling effect” of cancel cultureThe Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has warned of the “chilling effect” of “shutting down people’s views and making people fear speaking out”, and has spoken about the potential impact of Artificial Intelligence…
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Belgium police shut down conservative conference
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Silent prayer might still be permitted outside abortion clinics
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Former Senior Judge: Hate Crime Act is 'unworkable'The man who was formerly Scotland's most senior judge has blasted the Scottish Government's controversial Hate Crime Act, labelling it 'unworkable'.
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JK Rowling challenges Scotland’s new hate-speech law
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New Scottish Hate Crime Bill "set to be a shambles", says MSP
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'Over-broad' extremism definition a threat to Christian groups - CAREPress release: The government's "over-broad" new extremism definition could unfairly catch Christian organisations, CARE has warned.
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New definition of extremism causing divide in parliament
The UK government's proposal to redefine extremism has raised concerns among some cabinet members who fear it could inadvertently target groups opposed to gay marriage, abortion, or new transgender rights.
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Street performer told she "cannot sing her songs outside of church grounds"This week, Harmonie London, a 20-year-old gospel singer with over 300,000 YouTube subscribers, experienced a confrontation with a volunteer police officer while performing on Oxford Street.
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Free speech laws will not protect those who call for genocideThe first director appointed by the Office for Students to oversee free speech at universities, Prof Arif Ahmed, has said that free speech laws will not protect those who call for genocide…
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Finnish politician found not guilty of hate speech over bible tweetIn a win for free speech, today the Helsinki Court of Appeal has dismissed all charges against Finnish member of parliament Päivi Räsänen and Lutheran Bishop Juhana Pohjola.
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Football fan has membership suspended over gender critical tweetsNewcastle United fan has her membership suspended over gender critical tweets.
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Teacher faces dismissal over refusal to teach LGBT materialA teacher from a Church of England school in south London is facing a 'fitness to practice' hearing after refusing to teach LGBT material, because it conflicts with her religious beliefs.
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