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Legislating against lying would do more harm than good

Letters: Attacking freedom of speech is dangerous, and the proposed ‘truth law’ would provide a mandate to the courts to interfere in our politics, says Dr Luke Cooper. Plus Nathan Sparkes on compelling the press to be truthful

The Guardian - UK · Jul 22, 2022

Freedom of speech doesn't mean hurling abuses against PM, ministers, says Allahabad HC

PRAYAGRAJ: Observing that 'the constitution recognizes freedom of speech but this right does not extend to hurling abuses against the Prime Minister and other ministers', the Allahabad high court refused to quash an FIR lodged against one Mumtaz Mansoori of Jaunpur.

The Times of India · Jul 17, 2022

Number of speakers rejected by English universities ‘sharply increased’ in 2020/21

The higher education regulator said it would be "concerned if those cases suggest that lawful views are being stifled"

Wales Online · Jul 14, 2022

Russian Nobel Prize winner auctions medal to aid Ukrainians

The Russian editor awarded a Nobel Peace Prize for championing freedom of speech is auctioning his medal to raise funds for Ukrainians who’ve been made into refugees by President Vladimir Putin’s war.

Tribune News Service · Jun 20, 2022

Stop silencing university students and staff over abuse on campus, MP urges

Labour MP Jess Phillips said ‘thousands of people are suffering’ from limits on freedom of speech due to the use of non-disclosure agreements.

The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2022

‘Free’ speech? Ignorance just cost Jack Del Rio $100,000. He’s lucky to still have a job

We all know freedom of speech is not an absolute without limits, right? We were taught that in civics class. A typical example used was how you can’t yell “fire!” in a crowded theater and cause a panicked stampede that gets folks trampled.

Miami Herald · Jun 13, 2022

Substance of offence of sedition snuck into UAPA with more draconian consequences, say former bureaucrats

The Constitutional Conduct Group, a group of former bureaucrats, suggested that the Supreme Court should examine all existing laws and provisions that curbs "freedom of speech and expression"

The Hindu · Jun 12, 2022

Need to stop misuse of freedom of speech, says Community leaders in Bengaluru

BENGALURU: A delegation of 20 leaders from different communities met police commissioner CH Pratap Reddy on Saturday and sought legal action against persons making derogatory statements on religions.

The Times of India · Jun 12, 2022

'Cinemas must stand firm against mobs' plea to ban movies and shut down free speech'

Columnist Saira Khan says venues like Cineworld shouldn’t jeopardise democracy by caving in to protestors who are intolerant to religion and aim to block freedom of speech

Daily Mirror · Jun 11, 2022

‘Blasphemy’ protesters force Cineworld to drop film about prophet Muhammad’s daughter

‘We have a right not to be insulted,’ demonstrator claims as Cineworld fears for workers’ safety

The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2022