Government tells universities to uphold free speech
The Office for Students has dealt a blow to the higher education lobby
The grooming gangs scandal shows the importance of free speech
Vague accusations of bigotry must not be allowed to silence dissent
We have to prevent Prevent from undermining freedom
The grounds for a referral are dangerously broad
Stop Labour’s “banter bouncers” before it’s too late
Clause 20 of the Employment Rights Bill would turn everyday conversation into a legal minefield
Come off it, Stonewall
The group has long been an unreliable guide to the law
Trade unions must support free speech
The right to be offensive should be protected, not dismissed
The sinister rise of connotation policing
The state is not just punishing what is said but what is inferred
A rare victory for proportion
The connotations of words can depend on their context, numpties
Starmer’s authoritarian instincts
Laws have been tightened, censorship powers expanded, and speech-related prosecutions pursued
The Royal Society should not expel Elon
Excommunicating people over political differences is wrong
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The myth of banned books
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Soft competition
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The migrant crime cover up
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Antisemitism and the Islamic connection
Antisemitic sentiments in Islamic theology cannot be overlooked or obscured
Questionably loyal opposition
A “rainbow coalition” between Conservatives and the Greens raises questions about the state of the Tories
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Nice Tice
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