Aug 2021. The Beirut Explosion One Year On

August 4th, 2021 might seem like any other regular summer day for anyone not Lebanese. For Lebanon, it marks one year of one of its darkest days in history: The Beirut Port Explosion. One year since one of the most devastating non-nuclear explosions in history quaked Lebanon, crumbled its capital, killed over 230 people, and… Continue reading Aug 2021. The Beirut Explosion One Year On

Free Speech Part 18

Jacob Rees-Mogg, leader of the House of Commons, eloquently talks about the Charge of the Woke Brigade being like the Charge of the Light Brigade, and he’s confident that it’ll have the same outcome, failure. He makes clear the Government’s position of bringing in new Laws to protect Free Speech. https://vk.com/video503532632_456240911 [user-submitted-posts]

Free Speech Part 17

The government has concerns about the suppression of freedom of speech on campus. Under government plans, universities would be legally required to actively promote free speech and the OfS would have the power to impose fines on institutions if they breach this condition. This would also extend to student unions, which would have to ensure… Continue reading Free Speech Part 17

Free Speech Part 16

Groups representing students and universities have expressed caution at plans for a “free speech champion” to regulate England’s campuses. The government has announced plans for the role to ensure freedom of speech and expression is not stifled. The National Union of Students says there is “no evidence” of a freedom of speech crisis on campus.… Continue reading Free Speech Part 16

Free Speech Part 15

Mike Lindell, founder of MyPillow – “I have my own servers and everything,” he adds that he has spent millions of dollars developing the platform. “We’re not going to be worried about Amazon taking it down or YouTube or Google or Apple and we are going to get our voice of free speech out there.”… Continue reading Free Speech Part 15

Free Speech Part 14

Exploring the existence of free speech laws in the UK, their nuances, and whether or not these laws are co-opted by various groups or individuals is essential in understanding the current debates around these issues. Through a long history of recognising the importance of freedom of speech, citizens of the United Kingdom have enjoyed some… Continue reading Free Speech Part 14

Apr 2021. Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe Part 2

Officials have downplayed reports Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe is set to be released from Iran after state TV suggested Britain would pay a £400m debt to secure her release. Richard Ratcliffe, the husband of the British-Iranian charity worker, said the family had not been updated but welcomed the signals from Tehran over the long-running dispute as “a… Continue reading Apr 2021. Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe Part 2

Free Speech Part 13

Though omnipresent in today’s ultra-connected and ever-divisive world, the question of free speech in the United Kingdom seems of particular relevance at present. Be it tensions surrounding “cancel culture”, contentious critiques of the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement, or newspaper articles published by the dozen: free speech, and the rights of UK citizens, is top… Continue reading Free Speech Part 13

Apr 2021. Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe Part 1

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe has been sentenced to another year in prison in Iran, her lawyer has said. The British-Iranian woman is also banned from leaving the country for one year. Her lawyer Hojjat Kermani told Emtedad news website on Monday, April 26, 2021: “Nazanin Zaghari was sentenced to one year in prison and one year ban… Continue reading Apr 2021. Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe Part 1

Free Speech Part 12

"Not only did my son get a first class degree from his art college, but his drawings have already attracted death threats from religious lunatics!"

Freedom of speech is a principle that supports the freedom of an individual or a community to articulate their opinions and ideas without fear of retaliation, censorship, or legal sanction. The term freedom of expression is usually used synonymously but, in legal sense, includes any activity of seeking, receiving, and imparting information or ideas, regardless… Continue reading Free Speech Part 12