Censorship
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
Get ready for blasphemy laws
The British state appears to be trying to accommodate Islamic jurisprudence
J.D. Vance was right about censorship
The tide of censorship is turning in the West
We need an American approach to free expression
Kneecap might be preposterous but they should not be prosecuted
In defence of Gary Lineker
There is a difference between bad posts and crimes
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
How I was cancelled by the NHS
A censorious political consensus in healthcare needs challenging
The thick blue line
The problem with humourless police officers
The arts are being crippled by conformity
A new report shows that the last place to find rebellion is the arts world
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