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Solving the political ad problem with transparency Customised news undermines democratic debate, argues Seth Copen Goldstein Russia: ‘The Church has an enemy in every home.’ It’s television. Helen Haft explains how the Orthodox Church has eroded freedom of the media and lobbied for the 2013 law against offending religious feelings. Truth cannot be expelled: free speech under attack in Turkey Timothy Garton Ash, in a lecture at Boğaziçi University, entitled Free Speech Under Attack, explains why the media is essential for a functioning deliberative democracy. He argues that populism and the projection of dominant voices through the media is a significant threat to free speech in Turkey and around the globe. The defence of free speech in Hungary Timothy Garton Ash argues the defence of free speech is more important than ever in Hungary and as part of an interconnected, globalising world in which the disillusioned are turning toward more closed societies. The erosion of European journalism Caroline Lees describes the work of the European Journalism Observatory, and what it is has observed. It’s high time for a European Broadcasting Service Jakob von Weizsäcker and André Wilkens explain why Europe urgently needs a broadcasting service. An insistent effort by the Hrant Dink Foundation against hate speech in Turkey Pınar Ensari and Funda Tekin explain the work of the Hrant Dink Foundation in countering hate speech in Turkey. Noam Chomsky: Does America have uncensored, diverse, and trustworthy media? Noam Chomsky talks about Edward Snowden, laws regulating historical memory, no-platforming, internet echo chambers and the lack of diversity in the American media. The ‘lying press’ and the crisis of confidence in German media Maja Sojref and Sarah Glatte explore the growing public disillusionment with the mainstream press in Germany. A Turkish newspaper is shut down, condolences accepted Ezgi Basaran cries out at the forced end of Radikal, the Turkish newspaper she used to edit. Russia’s law on offending religious feelings Helen Haft examines the case of a blogger prosecuted after an online argument and its implications for Russian free speech. 5 podcasts and our 10 principles on the BBC Timothy Garton Ash introduces his BBC broadcasts and online version of the Free Speech Debate principles. Chinese journalists test free speech limits Former investigative journalist Haiyan Wang describes the ways in which Chinese reporters push the boundaries of press freedom. ‘We need more hell’: Russian free speech and the market of attention Maksim Orlov explores how free speech is not enough for effective communication. The rise and fall of free speech under Turkey’s Islamists Looking at the long sweep of the AKP’s rule, Kerem Öktem shows how the window of free speech in Turkey has closed. The strange success of RT on YouTube Monica Richter and Free Speech Debate colleagues examine RT’s coverage of the US protests in Ferguson and Baltimore – in four languages. Why ‘no-platforming’ those who peddle hate speech does not pose a free speech issue Purushottam Vikas engages with criticisms directed at a controversial petition regarding an Oxford India Society speaking event. The rise of the left and the fall of free speech in Latin America Maryhen Jiménez Morales explores how leftist political leaders in Latin America have limited free speech in their countries through populist discourse and political propaganda. The battle for balance on Ireland’s airwaves Declan Johnston explores whether regulatory requirements for Ireland’s broadcasters worked well in its referendum on same-sex marriage. Charlie Hebdo cartoons: to republish or not to republish? Sarah Glatte explores the question which divided the world’s media. John Naughton: Are private superpowers a threat to free speech? John Naughton discusses the state of the internet, net neutrality and private companies. Silencing India’s daughters Vanya Bhargav explains the battle behind the Indian government’s ban on a BBC documentary about a notorious gang rape. Has Demotix democratised journalism? Demotix founder Turi Munthe discusses the role of citizen journalism and Demotix in today’s media environment. How and why Hong Kong’s press downplayed the ‘umbrella movement’ of 2014 Rebecca Wong describes the combined pressures of Chinese political power and the interests of media proprietors. ¿Libre para fantasear? La pornografía y sus perjuicios Jo Fidgen discute la tensión entre el consumo de pornografía violenta y su efecto en la conducta sexual. How the British press distorted reporting of… the British press Martin Moore, of the Media Standards Trust, summarises an analysis of British press coverage of proposed new press regulation. Google grapples with the ‘right to be forgotten’ Katie Engelhart attends the public hearing of Google’s Advisory Council, set up in response to a European Court of Justice judgement. Sin pista alguna en Gaza: los medios occidentales y el conflicto árabe-israelí John Lloyd explora la historia y debilidades de la cobertura de los medios occidentales y sugiere una manera en que la misma puede mejorarse. Privacy: Sample our intellectual buffet. Or make your own meal. Timothy Garton Ash introduces a sample tour of the content on our site Should the LSE’s Atheist, Secularist and Humanist Society have asked people to cover up people wearing religious t-shirts? At the London School of Economics Students’s Union Freshers’ Fair members of the Atheist, Secularist and Humanist Student Society were asked to cover up their T-shirts displaying a Jesus and Mo cartoon. This panel discussion discusses the freedom to offend and how to balance freedom of expression and civility. Vote for Hong Kong – on the streets and online In 2014, the citizens of Hong Kong staged an unofficial civil referendum in protest against the Beijing authorities’ attempts to undermine its independence. As Rebecca Wong reports, the majority of the votes were cast via a voting app on mobile phones. Egypt: the show is over Bassem Youssef and the Egyptian struggle for freedom of speech. How an attempt at ‘libel tourism’ rebounded on a Tanzanian tycoon A British citizen blogged about a Tanzanian media magnate involved in throwing her and her husband off their Tanzanian farm. He sued for libel in a British court. Dominic Burbidge explains. Eatock vs Bolt: un caso Australiano controversial sobre el discurso del odio Max Harris explica por qué el periodista Andrew Bolt fue encontrado en violación del Acta Australiana de Discriminación Racial por artículos sobre “los Aborígenes de piel clara”. The world through the eyes of Russian state television Robert Coalson looks at how Russian television depicts everything from the crisis in Ukraine to the war in Syria. Hong Kong: two systems, one country? Samson Yuen and Kitty Ho argue that the stabbing of a former Hong Kong news editor is a symptom of a broader squeeze on the city’s freedoms. In Ecuador, cartoonist gets the last laugh Kim Wilkinson looks at an unusual order to ‘correct’ a cartoon, and the cartoonist’s clever reply. La razón por la que la editorial universitaria Yale University Press no publicó las caricaturas danesas Joch Donatich, director de la editorial universitaria Yale University Press, explica y defiende su decisión de no incluir ilustraciones en el libro de Jytte Klausen. Ann Wright: Is secrecy necessary for peace and diplomacy? Former US Diplomat Ann Wright speaks to Kim Wilkinson on the need for whistleblowers and institutions like WikiLeaks, but stresses that in some instances secrecy is necessary, such as in peace-making negotiations. The way Xi moves: free speech under assault in China Shi Yige examines different approaches to censorship in China, and argues that while internet controls might avail the leadership in the short term, they are unsustainable. Is it a crime to offend bread? For one taxi company in the Russian town of Kostroma, the answer turned out to be yes. Sergey Fadeev explains. From incitement to self-censorship: the media in the Kenyan elections of 2007 and 2013 Katherine Bruce-Lockhart looks at the media’s role in two Kenyan elections and argues that peace and critical media coverage should not be mutually exclusive. Pressing for press accountability in Britain Jonathan Heawood on ten reasons why independent self-regulation is good for free speech – and how his new initiative, IMPRESS, proposes to go about it. Assessing the state of free speech in Norway University of Oslo professor Tore Slaatta describes a pioneering project to evaluate freedom of expression in a whole country. El uso de la retórica de la libertad de prensa para hacer fracasar a la libertad de expresión Martin Moore, director de Media Standards Trust, alega que la prensa británica le ha negado al público británico un debate apropiado sobre la regulación de la prensa. What does George Orwell mean to people in Burma? At the 2013 Irrawaddy Literary Festival, Burmese writers including Pascal Khoo Thwe and blogpoet Pandora talk about George Orwell in the country where he was once an imperial policeman. Thou shall not leak: Thomas Fingar on why leaking classified information is unnecessary and dangerous Thomas Fingar, 2013 winner of the Sam Adams Awards for Integrity in Intelligence, argues that leaking classified information from within the intelligence services is unnecessary and dangerous. Why did the famous Indian painter M.F Husain feel he had to leave India? Shruti Kapila, Patrick French and Faisal Devji discuss freedom of expression and the arts in India. Vladimi Pozner: Why Russia does not have a concept of free speech Famous Russian journalist Vladimir Pozner says he thinks Russia really has no concept of free speech. Oh, but there’s one place where you do have complete freedom of expression. The best director censored Ang Lee’s winning Oscar speech was censored in China to remove his special thanks to Taiwan. In defence of whistleblowing Former CIA analyst Ray McGovern has been an outspoken defender of whistleblowers and alternative media sources. Whistleblower’s argument Edward Snowden was not the first NSA official to sound the alarm. Thomas Drake, winner of the Sam Adams Award for Integrity in Intelligence, makes his case to Free Speech Debate. Martha Nussbaum: How can we best approach the challenge of religious difference? Legal philosopher Martha Nussbaum gave the 2013 Dahrendorf Lecture, exploring how to live with religious diversity. Why Turkey’s mainstream media preferred penguins to protest Kerem Oktem, in Istanbul, reflects on the pernicious influence of the government and business interests on Turkish broadcasters. ¿Necesita la India su informe Leveson? Arghya Sengupta analiza el intenso debate sobre la regulación de los medios al que se enfrenta la India, y la sombra del “Estado de emergencia” de la década de 1970 que se cierne sobre las diferentes alternativas, desde la fallida autorregulación a una propuesta de ley para crear un organismo supervisor de la prensa. ¿Un derecho a la privacidad? No a las expensas de la libertad de expresión! Nuestro usuario imos.org.uk discute con uno de nuestros cuatro principios cuestionando la idea de que la privacidad es una condición para que haya libertad de expresión. Free Speech Bites Nigel Warburton spoke with Timothy Garton Ash for Index on Censorship’s Free Speech Bites about the Free Speech Debate Project and global free speech standards. ¿Cuándo se hace peligroso el discurso de incitación al odio? Tome en cuenta a Kenia y Ruanda El venidero juicio contra el locutor Joshua Arap Sang plantea importantes interrogantes sobre las conexiones entre las palabras y la violencia, alega Katherine Bruce-Lockhart. The three George Orwells and the three Burmas Timothy Garton Ash delivers the Orwell Lecture at an unprecedented literary festival in Rangoon. He talks about three Orwells and three Burmas. Periodista turco censurado clama por su libertad de expresión Kerem Oktem presenta una traducción de la columna de Hasan Cemal que el periódico Milliyet se reusó a publicar. El sistema de alerta de derechos de autor: ¿más cerca de tu hogar? La cuestión de cómo responder a una mayor diseminación no autorizada en el internet de materiales protegidos por los derechos de autor ha preocupado a los propietarios de los derechos de autor. Pero la propuesta de establecer un sistema de alerta de derechos de autor potencialmente erosiona la libertad de expresión, escribe Graham Reynolds. ¿Quién debería vigilar al Guardian? Alan Rusbridger, editor en jefe del periódico inglés el Guardian, afirma que la Gran Bretaña necesita libertad de prensa y una reforma en su sistema regulatorio fallido. Debido a que esto requiere tiempo y mayor transparencia, un nuevo regulador independiente de prensa debería ser establecido y puesto a prueba por un año. Libertad de expresión y las armas en Libia Los medios libios están paralizados con el legado de Gaddafi. Sin nuevas regulaciones, y sobre todo con la necesidad de tener el coraje de confrontar la intimidación violenta, la libertad de expresión continua siendo un sueño lejano, escribe Jerry Timmins. ¿Birmania retrocede hacia los tiempos de la censura? A pesar de sus argumentos a favor de la libertad de prensa, el gobierno ha creado una sorpresiva iniciativa que contiene provisiones muy opresivas y que vulneran al Consejo de Prensa que creó con anterioridad, escribe Ellen Wiles. How has the internet changed the relationship between the writer and the state? The relationship between writers and the state is complex, multifaceted and changing. At the Jaipur Literature Festival 2013 a panel of experts explores some of the issues faced by writers around the world. “If you rattle a snake…” The Kenyan government bites its media In 2006 the Kenyan police violently raided the offices and printing press of the Standard Group media organisation. What was the government afraid of seeing reported? Dominic Burbidge explores a revealing case. El derruido cuarto pilar Los medios de la India están en peligro de perder su brújula moral ante las presiones del nuevo capitalismo. Puede que sea el momento para un boicot a fin de detener la descomposición, argumenta Manav Bhushan. Pressing for freedom: the protest over China’s “Southern Weekly” The Chinese Communist Party aims to control privately owned media without appearing to do so. A strike at a local newspaper imperils that balance, writes Liu Jin. Is self-regulation of the media in India sufficient? In a panel John Lloyd, T.R. Andhyarujina, Harish Salve and Daya Thussu discussed whether self-regulation can continue to remain a viable way forward for the Indian media. Tarun Tejpal: How has investigative journalism in India changed in the last 20 years? Indian journalist and writer Tarun Tejpal speaks about development and corruption in India, and the role of investigative journalism. Arundhati Roy on national security & the Indian media The award-winning Indian novelist and activist speaks to Manav Bhushan about the limits to free speech in India, including government censorship through the media and «goon squads». ¡La Guerra no es cricket! Un estudiante indio y otro pakistaní de Oxford reflexionan sobre cómo sus países reportaron la misma historia cada uno a su manera. El futuro de la libertad de expresión El activista de derechos humanos Aryeh Neier habla sobre el futuro de la libertad de expresión. Ayreh Neier: Why free speech is important in averting atrocities Aryeh Neier, human rights lawyer and president emeritus of the Open Society Foundations speaks about the future of free speech. Las razones por las cuales Ruanda y Libia necesitan libertad de expresión y regulación de los medios Jerry Timmins describe un nuevo reportaje sobre los medios de dos sociedades en período de postconflicto y alega que países como Gran Bretaña deberían hacer más para apoyarles. A sticky WCIT and the battle for control of the internet At the World Conference on International Telecommunications (WCIT), authoritarian governments staked worrying claims. But the US-dominated model of non-governmental internet governance brings its own problems, writes Alison Powell. Beware of the Clinton Paradox. You can’t be serious! The birthplace of western homo-erotica cuts a gay kiss from TV, writes Judith Bruhn. Does freedom of expression give us a right to show videos of animals being crushed? In 2010 president Barack Obama signed a law banning videos that depict animal cruelty. Judith Bruhn explores whether this is a justified restriction to freedom of expression. What is it like to be charged with libel for cybercrime in the Philippines? Filippino journalist Marites Vitug speaks about her experience being charged with libel for her investigative journalism, freedom of the press in the Philippines and the new cybercrime law. ¿Tiene un asesino el derecho a ser olvidado? En el 2008 dos asesinos condenados pidieron que sus nombres fueran removidos de Wikipedia y de otros medios de comunicación en línea, de acuerdo con la ley Alemana ¿Debería tener prioridad el derecho de un individuo a ser olvidado sobre el derecho del público a saber? How Ushahidi maps the voices of those in need Dominic Burbidge discusses how Ushahidi’s transformative crowdsourcing techniques have alleviated crises in Kenya and beyond. The silenced sex? Women’s voices in US election coverage A new report shows only 12% of US election coverage on the abortion debate quotes women. Judith Bruhn explores why this under-representation of women’s voices is undermining women’s freedom of speech. Reader’s comment We regularly highlight comments that have made an impression on us. Today’s comes from user Martinned responding to Brian Pellot’s discussion piece on the Innocence of Muslims controversy. What are the biggest debates concerning Islam and free speech? FSD’s Katie Engelhart sat in on this Frontline Club debate to discuss controversy surrounding the YouTube video Innocence of Muslims. Has Innocence of Muslims ended the innocence of YouTube? Join us to debate the role internet platforms like YouTube should play in setting free speech agendas in your country, your language and across the world. Online editor Brian Pellot kicks off the discussion. Why the Arab world needs community radio Social media and satellite television played a crucial role in the Arab uprisings, but Daoud Kuttab argues community radio must be embraced to effect positive change in the region. Combatting hate speech in the Turkish media The Hrant Dink Foundation has run the Media Watch on Hate Speech project since 2009 to counter racist and discriminatory discourse in Turkish press. Project coordinators Melisa Akan and Nuran Agan explain the initiative. Censoring a billion voices to save a nation Manav Bhushan, an Indian member of the Free Speech Debate team, makes the case for blocking hate-filled websites in his country. Amelia Andersdotter: Why the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement is dangerous The Swedish Pirate Party’s outspoken MEP explains why the European Parliament overwhelmingly rejected the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement in July and discusses WCIT, the internet’s next four-letter foe. Katalin Barsony on empowering Roma with technology Romedia Foundation aims to disseminate an insider’s view of Romani issues, empower Romani activists and challenge stereotypes through new media. El “periodismo de sobre marrón” oprime a África subsahariana Dominic Burbidge analiza la corrupción entre la clase política y los principales medios de comunicación que oprime el auténtico debate democrático en África. ¿Es necesario tener un título para ejercer de periodista? El Senado de Brasil restableció recientemente una ley que obliga a los periodistas a tener un título universitario. Por otro lado, una propuesta de enmienda constitucional podría restringir aún más la profesión. Un caso de Felipe Correa. Evgeny Morozov: What is the dark side of internet freedom? Author Evgeny Morozov highlights the dangers that sometimes emerge when governments and corporations harness the internet to serve their own objectives. Haiyan Wang: What is it like being an investigative journalist in China? Former investigative journalist Haiyan Wang describes the ways in which Chinese reporters push the boundaries of press freedom. Interview by Judith Bruhn. The greatest Olympic free speech moments From the Black Power Salute to Kozakiewicz’s Gesture, the Olympics have long served as a platform for political demonstrations, writes Brian Pellot. ¿Qué tan imparcial fue la cobertura de la BBC sobre la Primavera Árabe? Un nuevo reportaje del ex director de comunicaciones de la ONU, Edward Mortimer, expresa que la cobertura de la BBC en el caso de las revueltas de la Primavera Árabe fue “razonablemente imparcial”. ¿Por qué ha de ser Amazon quien determine nuestros gustos y moral? La tienda online ha recibido críticas por beneficiarse con libros electrónicos sobre terror o violencia. Jo Glanville sostiene que nadie debe decirnos qué leer. Storyful: verificando el periodismo ciudadano Malachy Browne, editor de noticias de Storyful, explica cómo la agencia de noticias de los medios sociales valida los contenidos de noticias de la web en tiempo real. Improving media ethics in Turkey A grassroots organisation set up by journalists attempts to create positive change in Turkish media, writes Yonca Poyraz Doğan, a correspondent at Today’s Zaman. Free speech in an unfair world Free Speech Debate’s 10 draft principles benefit those in positions of privilege and power, writes Sebastian Huempfer. Africa: media and free speech «People in Africa don’t have the freedom to speak freely and hold governments accountable,» says Nqobile Sibisi of Highway Africa’s Future Journalists Programme. Ukraine: a raiders’ state Ukrainian cultural journals have become the target of «raiders» – shady groups working on behalf of powerful interests who use bogus property claims to close down businesses, says Mykola Riabchuk. Al-Jazeera and the rise of citizen journalism Since the beginning of the Arab uprising, more than 70,000 videos have been uploaded to Al-Jazeera’s portal Sharek. How should publishers respond to protests for and against the publication of the same essay? In 2011, three Indian scholars called on OUP India to re-publish an essay which had been denounced by Hindu extremists. Less than two weeks later, the publisher reversed its earlier decision not to re-publish. On Free Speech: The power of the web This latest episode looks at the ethics of hacktivism, crowdsourcing in war zones and the right of Christians in the UK to wear the cross at work. Judge grills mogul: the uses of transparency The public nature of the Leveson Inquiry into the phone-hacking scandal has been exemplary, writes Timothy Garton Ash. Did Tamiflu work? How can we know if we can’t find out? Medical science frequently favours commercial interests over free speech, writes Deborah Cohen of the BMJ. Frontline SMS: How can mobile technology be used to help social change across Africa? Amy O’Donnell explains how she’s using text messages to help African radio stations engage their listeners on important political issues. Richard Sambrook: What does the BBC mean by impartiality? The former director of BBC Global News explains what Britain’s historic public service broadcaster means by ‘impartiality’ – and why it has not always achieved it. Is China actually helping free media in Africa? China may provide censorship tools to autocratic regimes in Africa, but western companies still dominate this market, writes Iginio Gagliardone, a post-doctoral fellow at Oxford University. ACTA & the internet: freedom of expression & privacy Join Free Speech Debate and ARTICLE 19 in London on Thursday 3 May for a panel discussion on the impact of ACTA on global free expression La ética de los medios de comunicación y el juicio de Anders Behring Breivik El testimonio del asesino Anders Behring Breivik debería transmitirse en vivo para disuadir el extremismo, argumenta Anne Ardem, editora ejecutiva de la NRK, compañía de medios estatal noruega. ACTA: Open agreement secretly arrived at? The secretive approach adopted by parties in negotiating the controversial Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement constrained the ability of the public to challenge limits on free expression, writes Graham Reynolds. Free speech in Turkey & the world – part two Historian Halil Berktay discusses the denial by the Turkish state that the mass murders of hundreds of thousands of Armenians in 1915 constituted a genocide. Free speech in Turkey & the world – part one In the first past of this debate, research fellow Kerem Öktem argues that an individual’s understanding of free speech is shaped by their personal history and geography. Los periodistas no tienen un derecho divino a invadir la privacidad El principal experto sobre la libertad de expresión Eric Barendt defiende un reporte parlamentario en Gran Bretaña sobre la privacidad, de las críticas del periodista activista John Kampfner. Hasan Cemal: Freedom of expression in Turkey From communism to Kurdish separatism, the Turkish state has used a series of pretexts to deny freedom of expression to its citizens, says journalist Hasan Cemal. Kazeboon: Egypt’s anti-military campaign In 2011, a group of young Egyptians organised public film screenings to expose military violence against civilians, writes Hebatalla Taha. Wadah Khanfar: Was Al-Jazeera partisan under his watch? The former head of Al Jazeera denies allegations that the network was in any way partisan under his watch, a criticism frequently levelled at the broadcaster, which is funded by the emir of Qatar. La transmisión de una masacre En marzo del 2012, el auto proclamado yihadista Mohammed Merah se ató una cámara en el pecho antes de matar a siete personas en Francia. El canal Al-Jazeera TV optó por no mostrar la grabación, escribe Jeff Howard. Hungary’s new media regulation In 2010, the Hungarian prime minister passed a series of laws, giving excessive control over all private media to the government, writes Peter Bajomi-Lazar, a senior research fellow at the University of Oxford. German legislation could hinder free flow of information Germany’s draft ancillary copyright bill would force news aggregators such as Google News to pay German publishing houses when linking to news items produced by their newspapers, writes Maximilian Ruhenstroth-Bauer. La periodista mexicana y el presidente «alcohólico» La periodista mexicana Carmen Aristegui fue despedida por solicitar públicamente una aclaratoria del Presidente Felipe Calderón sobre los rumores de que padecía de alcoholismo, escribe Felipe Correa. Orville Schell: An upside to state-controlled television? State control of media in China has certain benefits, including high quality television programmes, says Orville Schell of the Asia Society. Rede Globo & the 1989 Brazilian election Beyond Citizen Kane, a documentary on the 1989 Brazilian election, argues that broadcaster Rede Globo manipulated the montage in favour of one of the two remaining candidates, writes Felipe Correa. Mark Thompson: How does the BBC approach religious programming? The director general of the BBC explains why it aired Jerry Springer: The Opera, and talks about different responses to Christianity and Islam. Can Europe and the Middle East agree on the terms of freedom of expression? A lecture by Timothy Garton Ash in Egypt at the AUC New Cairo. Paolo Mancini: Will the internet transform Italian politics? Professor Paolo Mancini argues that while new technologies offer opportunities, they also lead to political and social polarisation. (No) reportando la homosexualidad en el Medio Oriente Los medios de comunicación en el Medio Oriente no reportan los temas relacionados con la homosexualidad de igual forma en que cubren otras noticias. Por Brian Pellot. Turkey’s new reform bill The Turkish government has proposed a bill that will suspend all media offences committed before December 2011. But will the draft law actually improve press freedom, asks Funda Ustek. Death of a journalist in Pakistan Pakistani journalist Saleem Shahzad was found dead after publishing an article on the links between al-Qaida and Pakistan’s military, writes Ayyaz Mallick. La vida privada de un héroe nacional Un documental representando al fundador de la República Turca, Kemal Atatürk, como un “alcohólico libertino” fue visto como un ataque a la “identidad Turca”, escriben Irem Kok y Funda Ustek. Tim Wu: Would the right to be forgotten hinder entrepreneurialism? Tim Wu, the author of ‘The Master Switch’, says that while the right to be forgotten is a good idea in theory but wouldn’t work in practice. Britain’s proposed celebrity privacy register Lord Justice Leveson’s proposal for a celebrity privacy register that would allow famous individuals to opt out of the media limelight has divided magazine editors, writes Sebastian Huempfer. Turkish journalists: Şık and Şener In March 2011, two prominent investigative journalists were arrested in Turkey because of their alleged ties to a terrorist organisation. Ahmet Şık and Nedim Şener faced 15 years’ imprisonment if they were convicted, write Funda Ustek and Irem Kok. Is online deletion a virtue or a form of denialism? The first of Free Speech Debate’s monthly podcasts, featuring selected highlights from the site. La colisión de trenes en Wenzhou El 23 de julio de 2011, dos trenes de alta velocidad en la línea férrea de Yongtaiwen se estrellaron cerca de la ciudad oriental costera de Wenzhou matando a 40 personas e hiriendo a 191. Una semana más tarde, todos los rastros del accidente de tren habían desaparecido de los periódicos y programas de televisión, escribe Amy Qin. Threats of violence stifle free speech in India For some, Valentine’s Day means chocolate and roses. For a group of Indian writers it has become an opportunity to reclaim freedom of expression in India. The right of reply in Germany Germany has a statutory right of reply in the media. Maximilian Ruhenstroth-Bauer explains a path to defending your reputation without going to court. Julian Assange: a journalist? In 2010, Wikileaks released its first tranche of classified US state department cables. If Julian Assange, founder of the whistle-blowing website, qualifies as a journalist then he would be protected under the first amendment, writes Katie Engelhart. Libertad de expresión y privacidad El Profesor Eric Barendt de University College London discute el delicado balance entre la libertad de expresión y la privacidad. La chica porno del cómic indio La prensa fue crítica con la decisión de las autoridades indias de bloquear el acceso a Savita Bhabhi, un cómic online que narra las aventuras sexuales de Savita Patel, una ama de casa promiscua de insaciable apetito sexual. Maryam Omidi reflexiona sobre si ésta fue una decisión correcta.
Arseny Bobrovsky talks about his weird and wonderful @KermlinRussia parody Twitter account Arseny Bobrovksy of the parody account Kermlin Russia, talks to Helen Haft about self-censorship in Russia.
Solving the political ad problem with transparency Customised news undermines democratic debate, argues Seth Copen Goldstein
Russia: ‘The Church has an enemy in every home.’ It’s television. Helen Haft explains how the Orthodox Church has eroded freedom of the media and lobbied for the 2013 law against offending religious feelings.
Truth cannot be expelled: free speech under attack in Turkey Timothy Garton Ash, in a lecture at Boğaziçi University, entitled Free Speech Under Attack, explains why the media is essential for a functioning deliberative democracy. He argues that populism and the projection of dominant voices through the media is a significant threat to free speech in Turkey and around the globe.
The defence of free speech in Hungary Timothy Garton Ash argues the defence of free speech is more important than ever in Hungary and as part of an interconnected, globalising world in which the disillusioned are turning toward more closed societies.
The erosion of European journalism Caroline Lees describes the work of the European Journalism Observatory, and what it is has observed.
It’s high time for a European Broadcasting Service Jakob von Weizsäcker and André Wilkens explain why Europe urgently needs a broadcasting service.
An insistent effort by the Hrant Dink Foundation against hate speech in Turkey Pınar Ensari and Funda Tekin explain the work of the Hrant Dink Foundation in countering hate speech in Turkey.
Noam Chomsky: Does America have uncensored, diverse, and trustworthy media? Noam Chomsky talks about Edward Snowden, laws regulating historical memory, no-platforming, internet echo chambers and the lack of diversity in the American media.
The ‘lying press’ and the crisis of confidence in German media Maja Sojref and Sarah Glatte explore the growing public disillusionment with the mainstream press in Germany.
A Turkish newspaper is shut down, condolences accepted Ezgi Basaran cries out at the forced end of Radikal, the Turkish newspaper she used to edit.
Russia’s law on offending religious feelings Helen Haft examines the case of a blogger prosecuted after an online argument and its implications for Russian free speech.
5 podcasts and our 10 principles on the BBC Timothy Garton Ash introduces his BBC broadcasts and online version of the Free Speech Debate principles.
Chinese journalists test free speech limits Former investigative journalist Haiyan Wang describes the ways in which Chinese reporters push the boundaries of press freedom.
‘We need more hell’: Russian free speech and the market of attention Maksim Orlov explores how free speech is not enough for effective communication.
The rise and fall of free speech under Turkey’s Islamists Looking at the long sweep of the AKP’s rule, Kerem Öktem shows how the window of free speech in Turkey has closed.
The strange success of RT on YouTube Monica Richter and Free Speech Debate colleagues examine RT’s coverage of the US protests in Ferguson and Baltimore – in four languages.
Why ‘no-platforming’ those who peddle hate speech does not pose a free speech issue Purushottam Vikas engages with criticisms directed at a controversial petition regarding an Oxford India Society speaking event.
The rise of the left and the fall of free speech in Latin America Maryhen Jiménez Morales explores how leftist political leaders in Latin America have limited free speech in their countries through populist discourse and political propaganda.
The battle for balance on Ireland’s airwaves Declan Johnston explores whether regulatory requirements for Ireland’s broadcasters worked well in its referendum on same-sex marriage.
Charlie Hebdo cartoons: to republish or not to republish? Sarah Glatte explores the question which divided the world’s media.
John Naughton: Are private superpowers a threat to free speech? John Naughton discusses the state of the internet, net neutrality and private companies.
Silencing India’s daughters Vanya Bhargav explains the battle behind the Indian government’s ban on a BBC documentary about a notorious gang rape.
Has Demotix democratised journalism? Demotix founder Turi Munthe discusses the role of citizen journalism and Demotix in today’s media environment.
How and why Hong Kong’s press downplayed the ‘umbrella movement’ of 2014 Rebecca Wong describes the combined pressures of Chinese political power and the interests of media proprietors.
¿Libre para fantasear? La pornografía y sus perjuicios Jo Fidgen discute la tensión entre el consumo de pornografía violenta y su efecto en la conducta sexual.
How the British press distorted reporting of… the British press Martin Moore, of the Media Standards Trust, summarises an analysis of British press coverage of proposed new press regulation.
Google grapples with the ‘right to be forgotten’ Katie Engelhart attends the public hearing of Google’s Advisory Council, set up in response to a European Court of Justice judgement.
Sin pista alguna en Gaza: los medios occidentales y el conflicto árabe-israelí John Lloyd explora la historia y debilidades de la cobertura de los medios occidentales y sugiere una manera en que la misma puede mejorarse.
Privacy: Sample our intellectual buffet. Or make your own meal. Timothy Garton Ash introduces a sample tour of the content on our site
Should the LSE’s Atheist, Secularist and Humanist Society have asked people to cover up people wearing religious t-shirts? At the London School of Economics Students’s Union Freshers’ Fair members of the Atheist, Secularist and Humanist Student Society were asked to cover up their T-shirts displaying a Jesus and Mo cartoon. This panel discussion discusses the freedom to offend and how to balance freedom of expression and civility.
Vote for Hong Kong – on the streets and online In 2014, the citizens of Hong Kong staged an unofficial civil referendum in protest against the Beijing authorities’ attempts to undermine its independence. As Rebecca Wong reports, the majority of the votes were cast via a voting app on mobile phones.
How an attempt at ‘libel tourism’ rebounded on a Tanzanian tycoon A British citizen blogged about a Tanzanian media magnate involved in throwing her and her husband off their Tanzanian farm. He sued for libel in a British court. Dominic Burbidge explains.
Eatock vs Bolt: un caso Australiano controversial sobre el discurso del odio Max Harris explica por qué el periodista Andrew Bolt fue encontrado en violación del Acta Australiana de Discriminación Racial por artículos sobre “los Aborígenes de piel clara”.
The world through the eyes of Russian state television Robert Coalson looks at how Russian television depicts everything from the crisis in Ukraine to the war in Syria.
Hong Kong: two systems, one country? Samson Yuen and Kitty Ho argue that the stabbing of a former Hong Kong news editor is a symptom of a broader squeeze on the city’s freedoms.
In Ecuador, cartoonist gets the last laugh Kim Wilkinson looks at an unusual order to ‘correct’ a cartoon, and the cartoonist’s clever reply.
La razón por la que la editorial universitaria Yale University Press no publicó las caricaturas danesas Joch Donatich, director de la editorial universitaria Yale University Press, explica y defiende su decisión de no incluir ilustraciones en el libro de Jytte Klausen.
Ann Wright: Is secrecy necessary for peace and diplomacy? Former US Diplomat Ann Wright speaks to Kim Wilkinson on the need for whistleblowers and institutions like WikiLeaks, but stresses that in some instances secrecy is necessary, such as in peace-making negotiations.
The way Xi moves: free speech under assault in China Shi Yige examines different approaches to censorship in China, and argues that while internet controls might avail the leadership in the short term, they are unsustainable.
Is it a crime to offend bread? For one taxi company in the Russian town of Kostroma, the answer turned out to be yes. Sergey Fadeev explains.
From incitement to self-censorship: the media in the Kenyan elections of 2007 and 2013 Katherine Bruce-Lockhart looks at the media’s role in two Kenyan elections and argues that peace and critical media coverage should not be mutually exclusive.
Pressing for press accountability in Britain Jonathan Heawood on ten reasons why independent self-regulation is good for free speech – and how his new initiative, IMPRESS, proposes to go about it.
Assessing the state of free speech in Norway University of Oslo professor Tore Slaatta describes a pioneering project to evaluate freedom of expression in a whole country.
El uso de la retórica de la libertad de prensa para hacer fracasar a la libertad de expresión Martin Moore, director de Media Standards Trust, alega que la prensa británica le ha negado al público británico un debate apropiado sobre la regulación de la prensa.
What does George Orwell mean to people in Burma? At the 2013 Irrawaddy Literary Festival, Burmese writers including Pascal Khoo Thwe and blogpoet Pandora talk about George Orwell in the country where he was once an imperial policeman.
Thou shall not leak: Thomas Fingar on why leaking classified information is unnecessary and dangerous Thomas Fingar, 2013 winner of the Sam Adams Awards for Integrity in Intelligence, argues that leaking classified information from within the intelligence services is unnecessary and dangerous.
Why did the famous Indian painter M.F Husain feel he had to leave India? Shruti Kapila, Patrick French and Faisal Devji discuss freedom of expression and the arts in India.
Vladimi Pozner: Why Russia does not have a concept of free speech Famous Russian journalist Vladimir Pozner says he thinks Russia really has no concept of free speech. Oh, but there’s one place where you do have complete freedom of expression.
The best director censored Ang Lee’s winning Oscar speech was censored in China to remove his special thanks to Taiwan.
In defence of whistleblowing Former CIA analyst Ray McGovern has been an outspoken defender of whistleblowers and alternative media sources.
Whistleblower’s argument Edward Snowden was not the first NSA official to sound the alarm. Thomas Drake, winner of the Sam Adams Award for Integrity in Intelligence, makes his case to Free Speech Debate.
Martha Nussbaum: How can we best approach the challenge of religious difference? Legal philosopher Martha Nussbaum gave the 2013 Dahrendorf Lecture, exploring how to live with religious diversity.
Why Turkey’s mainstream media preferred penguins to protest Kerem Oktem, in Istanbul, reflects on the pernicious influence of the government and business interests on Turkish broadcasters.
¿Necesita la India su informe Leveson? Arghya Sengupta analiza el intenso debate sobre la regulación de los medios al que se enfrenta la India, y la sombra del “Estado de emergencia” de la década de 1970 que se cierne sobre las diferentes alternativas, desde la fallida autorregulación a una propuesta de ley para crear un organismo supervisor de la prensa.
¿Un derecho a la privacidad? No a las expensas de la libertad de expresión! Nuestro usuario imos.org.uk discute con uno de nuestros cuatro principios cuestionando la idea de que la privacidad es una condición para que haya libertad de expresión.
Free Speech Bites Nigel Warburton spoke with Timothy Garton Ash for Index on Censorship’s Free Speech Bites about the Free Speech Debate Project and global free speech standards.
¿Cuándo se hace peligroso el discurso de incitación al odio? Tome en cuenta a Kenia y Ruanda El venidero juicio contra el locutor Joshua Arap Sang plantea importantes interrogantes sobre las conexiones entre las palabras y la violencia, alega Katherine Bruce-Lockhart.
The three George Orwells and the three Burmas Timothy Garton Ash delivers the Orwell Lecture at an unprecedented literary festival in Rangoon. He talks about three Orwells and three Burmas.
Periodista turco censurado clama por su libertad de expresión Kerem Oktem presenta una traducción de la columna de Hasan Cemal que el periódico Milliyet se reusó a publicar.
El sistema de alerta de derechos de autor: ¿más cerca de tu hogar? La cuestión de cómo responder a una mayor diseminación no autorizada en el internet de materiales protegidos por los derechos de autor ha preocupado a los propietarios de los derechos de autor. Pero la propuesta de establecer un sistema de alerta de derechos de autor potencialmente erosiona la libertad de expresión, escribe Graham Reynolds.
¿Quién debería vigilar al Guardian? Alan Rusbridger, editor en jefe del periódico inglés el Guardian, afirma que la Gran Bretaña necesita libertad de prensa y una reforma en su sistema regulatorio fallido. Debido a que esto requiere tiempo y mayor transparencia, un nuevo regulador independiente de prensa debería ser establecido y puesto a prueba por un año.
Libertad de expresión y las armas en Libia Los medios libios están paralizados con el legado de Gaddafi. Sin nuevas regulaciones, y sobre todo con la necesidad de tener el coraje de confrontar la intimidación violenta, la libertad de expresión continua siendo un sueño lejano, escribe Jerry Timmins.
¿Birmania retrocede hacia los tiempos de la censura? A pesar de sus argumentos a favor de la libertad de prensa, el gobierno ha creado una sorpresiva iniciativa que contiene provisiones muy opresivas y que vulneran al Consejo de Prensa que creó con anterioridad, escribe Ellen Wiles.
How has the internet changed the relationship between the writer and the state? The relationship between writers and the state is complex, multifaceted and changing. At the Jaipur Literature Festival 2013 a panel of experts explores some of the issues faced by writers around the world.
“If you rattle a snake…” The Kenyan government bites its media In 2006 the Kenyan police violently raided the offices and printing press of the Standard Group media organisation. What was the government afraid of seeing reported? Dominic Burbidge explores a revealing case.
El derruido cuarto pilar Los medios de la India están en peligro de perder su brújula moral ante las presiones del nuevo capitalismo. Puede que sea el momento para un boicot a fin de detener la descomposición, argumenta Manav Bhushan.
Pressing for freedom: the protest over China’s “Southern Weekly” The Chinese Communist Party aims to control privately owned media without appearing to do so. A strike at a local newspaper imperils that balance, writes Liu Jin.
Is self-regulation of the media in India sufficient? In a panel John Lloyd, T.R. Andhyarujina, Harish Salve and Daya Thussu discussed whether self-regulation can continue to remain a viable way forward for the Indian media.
Tarun Tejpal: How has investigative journalism in India changed in the last 20 years? Indian journalist and writer Tarun Tejpal speaks about development and corruption in India, and the role of investigative journalism.
Arundhati Roy on national security & the Indian media The award-winning Indian novelist and activist speaks to Manav Bhushan about the limits to free speech in India, including government censorship through the media and «goon squads».
¡La Guerra no es cricket! Un estudiante indio y otro pakistaní de Oxford reflexionan sobre cómo sus países reportaron la misma historia cada uno a su manera.
El futuro de la libertad de expresión El activista de derechos humanos Aryeh Neier habla sobre el futuro de la libertad de expresión.
Ayreh Neier: Why free speech is important in averting atrocities Aryeh Neier, human rights lawyer and president emeritus of the Open Society Foundations speaks about the future of free speech.
Las razones por las cuales Ruanda y Libia necesitan libertad de expresión y regulación de los medios Jerry Timmins describe un nuevo reportaje sobre los medios de dos sociedades en período de postconflicto y alega que países como Gran Bretaña deberían hacer más para apoyarles.
A sticky WCIT and the battle for control of the internet At the World Conference on International Telecommunications (WCIT), authoritarian governments staked worrying claims. But the US-dominated model of non-governmental internet governance brings its own problems, writes Alison Powell. Beware of the Clinton Paradox.
You can’t be serious! The birthplace of western homo-erotica cuts a gay kiss from TV, writes Judith Bruhn.
Does freedom of expression give us a right to show videos of animals being crushed? In 2010 president Barack Obama signed a law banning videos that depict animal cruelty. Judith Bruhn explores whether this is a justified restriction to freedom of expression.
What is it like to be charged with libel for cybercrime in the Philippines? Filippino journalist Marites Vitug speaks about her experience being charged with libel for her investigative journalism, freedom of the press in the Philippines and the new cybercrime law.
¿Tiene un asesino el derecho a ser olvidado? En el 2008 dos asesinos condenados pidieron que sus nombres fueran removidos de Wikipedia y de otros medios de comunicación en línea, de acuerdo con la ley Alemana ¿Debería tener prioridad el derecho de un individuo a ser olvidado sobre el derecho del público a saber?
How Ushahidi maps the voices of those in need Dominic Burbidge discusses how Ushahidi’s transformative crowdsourcing techniques have alleviated crises in Kenya and beyond.
The silenced sex? Women’s voices in US election coverage A new report shows only 12% of US election coverage on the abortion debate quotes women. Judith Bruhn explores why this under-representation of women’s voices is undermining women’s freedom of speech.
Reader’s comment We regularly highlight comments that have made an impression on us. Today’s comes from user Martinned responding to Brian Pellot’s discussion piece on the Innocence of Muslims controversy.
What are the biggest debates concerning Islam and free speech? FSD’s Katie Engelhart sat in on this Frontline Club debate to discuss controversy surrounding the YouTube video Innocence of Muslims.
Has Innocence of Muslims ended the innocence of YouTube? Join us to debate the role internet platforms like YouTube should play in setting free speech agendas in your country, your language and across the world. Online editor Brian Pellot kicks off the discussion.
Why the Arab world needs community radio Social media and satellite television played a crucial role in the Arab uprisings, but Daoud Kuttab argues community radio must be embraced to effect positive change in the region.
Combatting hate speech in the Turkish media The Hrant Dink Foundation has run the Media Watch on Hate Speech project since 2009 to counter racist and discriminatory discourse in Turkish press. Project coordinators Melisa Akan and Nuran Agan explain the initiative.
Censoring a billion voices to save a nation Manav Bhushan, an Indian member of the Free Speech Debate team, makes the case for blocking hate-filled websites in his country.
Amelia Andersdotter: Why the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement is dangerous The Swedish Pirate Party’s outspoken MEP explains why the European Parliament overwhelmingly rejected the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement in July and discusses WCIT, the internet’s next four-letter foe.
Katalin Barsony on empowering Roma with technology Romedia Foundation aims to disseminate an insider’s view of Romani issues, empower Romani activists and challenge stereotypes through new media.
El “periodismo de sobre marrón” oprime a África subsahariana Dominic Burbidge analiza la corrupción entre la clase política y los principales medios de comunicación que oprime el auténtico debate democrático en África.
¿Es necesario tener un título para ejercer de periodista? El Senado de Brasil restableció recientemente una ley que obliga a los periodistas a tener un título universitario. Por otro lado, una propuesta de enmienda constitucional podría restringir aún más la profesión. Un caso de Felipe Correa.
Evgeny Morozov: What is the dark side of internet freedom? Author Evgeny Morozov highlights the dangers that sometimes emerge when governments and corporations harness the internet to serve their own objectives.
Haiyan Wang: What is it like being an investigative journalist in China? Former investigative journalist Haiyan Wang describes the ways in which Chinese reporters push the boundaries of press freedom. Interview by Judith Bruhn.
The greatest Olympic free speech moments From the Black Power Salute to Kozakiewicz’s Gesture, the Olympics have long served as a platform for political demonstrations, writes Brian Pellot.
¿Qué tan imparcial fue la cobertura de la BBC sobre la Primavera Árabe? Un nuevo reportaje del ex director de comunicaciones de la ONU, Edward Mortimer, expresa que la cobertura de la BBC en el caso de las revueltas de la Primavera Árabe fue “razonablemente imparcial”.
¿Por qué ha de ser Amazon quien determine nuestros gustos y moral? La tienda online ha recibido críticas por beneficiarse con libros electrónicos sobre terror o violencia. Jo Glanville sostiene que nadie debe decirnos qué leer.
Storyful: verificando el periodismo ciudadano Malachy Browne, editor de noticias de Storyful, explica cómo la agencia de noticias de los medios sociales valida los contenidos de noticias de la web en tiempo real.
Improving media ethics in Turkey A grassroots organisation set up by journalists attempts to create positive change in Turkish media, writes Yonca Poyraz Doğan, a correspondent at Today’s Zaman.
Free speech in an unfair world Free Speech Debate’s 10 draft principles benefit those in positions of privilege and power, writes Sebastian Huempfer.
Africa: media and free speech «People in Africa don’t have the freedom to speak freely and hold governments accountable,» says Nqobile Sibisi of Highway Africa’s Future Journalists Programme.
Ukraine: a raiders’ state Ukrainian cultural journals have become the target of «raiders» – shady groups working on behalf of powerful interests who use bogus property claims to close down businesses, says Mykola Riabchuk.
Al-Jazeera and the rise of citizen journalism Since the beginning of the Arab uprising, more than 70,000 videos have been uploaded to Al-Jazeera’s portal Sharek.
How should publishers respond to protests for and against the publication of the same essay? In 2011, three Indian scholars called on OUP India to re-publish an essay which had been denounced by Hindu extremists. Less than two weeks later, the publisher reversed its earlier decision not to re-publish.
On Free Speech: The power of the web This latest episode looks at the ethics of hacktivism, crowdsourcing in war zones and the right of Christians in the UK to wear the cross at work.
Judge grills mogul: the uses of transparency The public nature of the Leveson Inquiry into the phone-hacking scandal has been exemplary, writes Timothy Garton Ash.
Did Tamiflu work? How can we know if we can’t find out? Medical science frequently favours commercial interests over free speech, writes Deborah Cohen of the BMJ.
Frontline SMS: How can mobile technology be used to help social change across Africa? Amy O’Donnell explains how she’s using text messages to help African radio stations engage their listeners on important political issues.
Richard Sambrook: What does the BBC mean by impartiality? The former director of BBC Global News explains what Britain’s historic public service broadcaster means by ‘impartiality’ – and why it has not always achieved it.
Is China actually helping free media in Africa? China may provide censorship tools to autocratic regimes in Africa, but western companies still dominate this market, writes Iginio Gagliardone, a post-doctoral fellow at Oxford University.
ACTA & the internet: freedom of expression & privacy Join Free Speech Debate and ARTICLE 19 in London on Thursday 3 May for a panel discussion on the impact of ACTA on global free expression
La ética de los medios de comunicación y el juicio de Anders Behring Breivik El testimonio del asesino Anders Behring Breivik debería transmitirse en vivo para disuadir el extremismo, argumenta Anne Ardem, editora ejecutiva de la NRK, compañía de medios estatal noruega.
ACTA: Open agreement secretly arrived at? The secretive approach adopted by parties in negotiating the controversial Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement constrained the ability of the public to challenge limits on free expression, writes Graham Reynolds.
Free speech in Turkey & the world – part two Historian Halil Berktay discusses the denial by the Turkish state that the mass murders of hundreds of thousands of Armenians in 1915 constituted a genocide.
Free speech in Turkey & the world – part one In the first past of this debate, research fellow Kerem Öktem argues that an individual’s understanding of free speech is shaped by their personal history and geography.
Los periodistas no tienen un derecho divino a invadir la privacidad El principal experto sobre la libertad de expresión Eric Barendt defiende un reporte parlamentario en Gran Bretaña sobre la privacidad, de las críticas del periodista activista John Kampfner.
Hasan Cemal: Freedom of expression in Turkey From communism to Kurdish separatism, the Turkish state has used a series of pretexts to deny freedom of expression to its citizens, says journalist Hasan Cemal.
Kazeboon: Egypt’s anti-military campaign In 2011, a group of young Egyptians organised public film screenings to expose military violence against civilians, writes Hebatalla Taha.
Wadah Khanfar: Was Al-Jazeera partisan under his watch? The former head of Al Jazeera denies allegations that the network was in any way partisan under his watch, a criticism frequently levelled at the broadcaster, which is funded by the emir of Qatar.
La transmisión de una masacre En marzo del 2012, el auto proclamado yihadista Mohammed Merah se ató una cámara en el pecho antes de matar a siete personas en Francia. El canal Al-Jazeera TV optó por no mostrar la grabación, escribe Jeff Howard.
Hungary’s new media regulation In 2010, the Hungarian prime minister passed a series of laws, giving excessive control over all private media to the government, writes Peter Bajomi-Lazar, a senior research fellow at the University of Oxford.
German legislation could hinder free flow of information Germany’s draft ancillary copyright bill would force news aggregators such as Google News to pay German publishing houses when linking to news items produced by their newspapers, writes Maximilian Ruhenstroth-Bauer.
La periodista mexicana y el presidente «alcohólico» La periodista mexicana Carmen Aristegui fue despedida por solicitar públicamente una aclaratoria del Presidente Felipe Calderón sobre los rumores de que padecía de alcoholismo, escribe Felipe Correa.
Orville Schell: An upside to state-controlled television? State control of media in China has certain benefits, including high quality television programmes, says Orville Schell of the Asia Society.
Rede Globo & the 1989 Brazilian election Beyond Citizen Kane, a documentary on the 1989 Brazilian election, argues that broadcaster Rede Globo manipulated the montage in favour of one of the two remaining candidates, writes Felipe Correa.
Mark Thompson: How does the BBC approach religious programming? The director general of the BBC explains why it aired Jerry Springer: The Opera, and talks about different responses to Christianity and Islam.
Can Europe and the Middle East agree on the terms of freedom of expression? A lecture by Timothy Garton Ash in Egypt at the AUC New Cairo.
Paolo Mancini: Will the internet transform Italian politics? Professor Paolo Mancini argues that while new technologies offer opportunities, they also lead to political and social polarisation.
(No) reportando la homosexualidad en el Medio Oriente Los medios de comunicación en el Medio Oriente no reportan los temas relacionados con la homosexualidad de igual forma en que cubren otras noticias. Por Brian Pellot.
Turkey’s new reform bill The Turkish government has proposed a bill that will suspend all media offences committed before December 2011. But will the draft law actually improve press freedom, asks Funda Ustek.
Death of a journalist in Pakistan Pakistani journalist Saleem Shahzad was found dead after publishing an article on the links between al-Qaida and Pakistan’s military, writes Ayyaz Mallick.
La vida privada de un héroe nacional Un documental representando al fundador de la República Turca, Kemal Atatürk, como un “alcohólico libertino” fue visto como un ataque a la “identidad Turca”, escriben Irem Kok y Funda Ustek.
Tim Wu: Would the right to be forgotten hinder entrepreneurialism? Tim Wu, the author of ‘The Master Switch’, says that while the right to be forgotten is a good idea in theory but wouldn’t work in practice.
Britain’s proposed celebrity privacy register Lord Justice Leveson’s proposal for a celebrity privacy register that would allow famous individuals to opt out of the media limelight has divided magazine editors, writes Sebastian Huempfer.
Turkish journalists: Şık and Şener In March 2011, two prominent investigative journalists were arrested in Turkey because of their alleged ties to a terrorist organisation. Ahmet Şık and Nedim Şener faced 15 years’ imprisonment if they were convicted, write Funda Ustek and Irem Kok.
Is online deletion a virtue or a form of denialism? The first of Free Speech Debate’s monthly podcasts, featuring selected highlights from the site.
La colisión de trenes en Wenzhou El 23 de julio de 2011, dos trenes de alta velocidad en la línea férrea de Yongtaiwen se estrellaron cerca de la ciudad oriental costera de Wenzhou matando a 40 personas e hiriendo a 191. Una semana más tarde, todos los rastros del accidente de tren habían desaparecido de los periódicos y programas de televisión, escribe Amy Qin.
Threats of violence stifle free speech in India For some, Valentine’s Day means chocolate and roses. For a group of Indian writers it has become an opportunity to reclaim freedom of expression in India.
The right of reply in Germany Germany has a statutory right of reply in the media. Maximilian Ruhenstroth-Bauer explains a path to defending your reputation without going to court.
Julian Assange: a journalist? In 2010, Wikileaks released its first tranche of classified US state department cables. If Julian Assange, founder of the whistle-blowing website, qualifies as a journalist then he would be protected under the first amendment, writes Katie Engelhart.
Libertad de expresión y privacidad El Profesor Eric Barendt de University College London discute el delicado balance entre la libertad de expresión y la privacidad.
La chica porno del cómic indio La prensa fue crítica con la decisión de las autoridades indias de bloquear el acceso a Savita Bhabhi, un cómic online que narra las aventuras sexuales de Savita Patel, una ama de casa promiscua de insaciable apetito sexual. Maryam Omidi reflexiona sobre si ésta fue una decisión correcta.