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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. Gibt es ein Recht, zu Fantasieren? Vom Zusammenhang zwischen Pornographie und sexueller Gewalt Jo Fidgen erörtert die negativen Auswirkungen von Pornographie auf das Sexualverhalten. 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. Ahnungslos in Gaza: Westliche Medien und der Nahostkonflikt John Lloyd untersucht die Geschichte und die Schwächen westlicher Berichterstattung und unterbreitet einen Verbesserungsvorschlag. 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 gegen Bolt: Australien diskutiert über Hassrede Max Harris erklärt, warum ein Gericht den Journalisten Andrew Bolt der Verletzung des australischen Antidiskriminierungsgesetzes schuldig befand. Bolt hatte mehrere Artikel über “hellhäutige australische Ureinwohner” verfasst. 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. Warum Yale University Press die dänischen Cartoons nicht veröffentlicht hat John Donatich, Direktor der Yale University Press, erklärt und verteidigt seine Entscheidung, Jytte Klausens Buch ohne Illustrationen zu publizieren. 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. Wie der Diskurs über Pressefreiheit zur Waffe gegen Meinungsfreiheit wurde Martin Moore, Direktor des Media Standards Trust, argumentiert, dass die britische Presse der britischen Öffentlichkeit eine angemessene Debatte über Medienregulierung verwehrt hat. 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. A 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. Does India need its Leveson? India has its own fierce debate about media regulation. Arghya Sengupta discusses how the shadow of the 1970s “Emergency” hangs over proposed steps from failed self-regulation to statutory regulation. Ein Recht auf Privatsphäre? Aber nicht zu Lasten der Meinungsfreiheit! Unser Leser imos.org.uk fechtet eines unserer Prinzipien an, indem er hinterfragt, ob die Privatsphäre eine Voraussetzung für die Meinungsfreiheit ist. 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. Wann wird Hassrede gefährlich? Zum Fall von Kenia und Ruanda Der Prozess gegen den kenianischen Radiomoderator Joshua Arap Sang wirft grundlegende Fragen zum Zusammenhang zwischen Worten und Gewalt auf. Katherine Bruce-Lockhart berichtet. 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. A Turkish journalist’s censored plea for press freedom Kerem Oktem introduces our translation of a column by Hasan Cemal, which his newspaper, Milliyet, refused to print. The Copyright Alert System: coming to a home near you? The question of how best to respond to the unauthorised dissemination of copyright-protected expression over the internet has long troubled copyright owners. But the proposed solution of a Copyright Alert could potentially erode free speech, writes Graham Reynolds. Who should guard the Guardian? Alan Rusbridger, editor-in-chief of the Guardian, argues that Britain needs both a free press and reform of its failed regulatory system. Since this will require both time and openness, a new independent press regulator should therefore be given a year’s trial run. Free speech and the gun in Libya Libyan media are crippled by their Gaddafi legacy. Without new regulations and, above all, bravery to stand up to violent intimidation, freedom of speech remains a distant dream, writes Jerry Timmins. Is Myanmar sliding back into censorship? For all its talk of press freedom, the Burmese government has produced a surprise new bill containing oppressive provisions and undermining the press council it created. Ellen Wiles reports. 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. „Wenn man die Ruhe einer Schlange stört” – Die Regierung Kenias geht gegen die Medien des Landes vor Im Jahr 2006 führte die Polizei in Kenia eine Razzia bei der Medienorganisation ‚Standard Group’ durch. Auf was hatte es die kenianische Regierung damit abgesehen? Dominic Burbidge untersucht diesen bedeutsamen Fall. Die zerfallende vierte Gewalt in Indien Die indischen Medien laufen Gefahr, ihren moralischen Kompass unter den neuen Einflüssen der kapitalistischen Marktwirtschaft zu verlieren. Wie Manav Bhushan argumentiert, ist es möglicherweise Zeit für einen Boykott der Medien durch die Leserschaft, um den weiteren Verfall zu stoppen. 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 spricht über die Medien und die nationale Sicherheit in Indien Die preisgekrönte indische Romanautorin und Aktivistin spricht mit Manav Bhushan über die Grenzen der Meinungsfreiheit in Indien. Krieg ist nicht Cricket! Eine pakistanische Studentin und ein indischer Student der Universität von Oxford erörtern, wie die Medien in den beiden Ländern über gleiche Inhalte unterschiedlich berichten. Von Zahra Shah und Debanshu Mukherjee. The future of free speech Human Rights activist Aryeh Neier speaks about the future of free speech. 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. Ruanda und Libyen brauchen Meinungsfreiheit – aber auch Medienregulierung Jerry Timmins erörtert einen neuen Bericht zu Medien in zwei Postkonfliktländern und zeigt, warum Länder wie Großbritannien diese Medien stärker unterstützen sollten. 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. Haben Mörder ein Recht auf Anonymität? Im Jahr 2008 verlangten zwei des Mordes schuldig gesprochene Männer, dass ihre Namen dem deutschen Gesetz entsprechend von Wikipedia und anderen Internetseiten entfernt werden sollten. Überwiegt das Recht einer einzelnen Person auf Anonymität gegenüber dem Recht der Öffentlichkeit auf freien Zugang zu Informationen? 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. Warum die arabische Welt lokale Radiosender braucht Soziale Medien und das Satellitenfernsehen spielten eine wichtige Rolle in der arabischen Aufständen, doch Daoud Kuttab meint, dass lokale Radiosender nötig sind, um in der Region positive Veränderungen herbeizuführen. Der Kampf gegen Hassrede in den türkischen Medien Die Hrant-Dink-Stiftung betreibt seit 2009 das Projekt Media Watch on Hate Speech, das sich gegen die teilweise rassistische und diskriminierende Ausdrucksweise der türkischen Presse einsetzt. Die Koordinatorinnen des Projekts, Melisa Akan und Nuran Agan, erklären die Ziele der 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. Wie die journalistische Kultur des “braunen Briefumschlags” Subsahara-Afrika zurückhält Dominic Burbidge untersucht die korrupten Beziehungen zwischen politischen Eliten und Massenmedien in Afrika, die eine wahrhaft demokratische Debatte unmöglich machen. Brauchen Journalisten einen Universitätsabschluss? Der Senat Brasiliens erneuerte ein Gesetz, das von Journalisten verlangt, dass sie einen Universitätsabschluss in Journalismus halten. Ein momentan diskutierter Zusatzartikel zur Verfassung des Landes könnte die Medien darüber hinaus noch weiter einschränken, schreibt 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. Wie unparteilich war die Berichterstattung der BBC über den Arabischen Frühling? Ein neuer Bericht des früheren UN-Kommunikationsdirektors Edward Mortimer kommt zu dem Schluss, dass die Berichterstattung der BBC über die Aufstände des Arabischen Frühlings „einen angemessenen Grad an Unparteilichkeit“ zeigte. Warum sollte Amazon für uns die Geschmacks- und Anstandspolizei spielen? Der Onlinehändler Amazon ist wegen Profiten aus dem Verkauf von eBooks zu Terror und Gewalt in Kritik geraten. Niemand sollte bestimmen dürfen, was wir lesen, sagt Jo Glanville. Storyful: die Agentur zur Verifizierung von Bürgerjournalismus Malachy Browne, Nachrichtenredakteur bei Storyful, erklärt, wie die Nachrichtenagentur für soziale Medien Berichte aus dem Internet in Echtzeit überprüft. Eine bessere Medienethik für die Türkei Eine von Journalisten gegründete Organisation versucht, die türkische Medienlandschaft positiv zu verändern, schreibt Yonca Poyraz Doğan, eine Korrespondentin für die Zeitung Today’s Zaman. Meinungsfreiheit in einer ungerechten Welt? Die 10 Prinzipienentwürfe der Debatte zur Meinungsfreiheit dienen vor allem den Interessen der Reichen und Mächtigen, schreibt 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. Hilft China etwa den freien Medien in Afrika? China hilft zwar autokratischen Regierungen in Afrika bei der Zensur, doch westliche Firmen dominieren noch immer diesen Markt, schreibt Iginio Gagliardone von der Universität von Oxford. 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 Medienethik und der Prozess gegen Anders Behring Breivik Die Aussage des Massenmörders Anders Behring Breivik sollte live im Fernsehen gezeigt werden, um so Extremisten abzuschrecken, sagt Anne Ardem von der norwegischen Rundfunkanstalt NRK. ACTA: Auf verborgenen Wegen zur Offenheit? Weil das kontroverse Anti-Produktpiraterie-Handelsabkommen (engl. Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement, ACTA) hinter verschlossenen Türen verhandelt wurde, konnte die Öffentlichkeit nicht angemessen gegen Begrenzungen der Meinungsfreiheit vorgehen, schreibt 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. Journalisten haben kein Recht darauf, unsere Privatsphäre zu verletzen Eric Barendt, führender Experte zur Meinungsfreiheit, verteidigt einen Bericht des britischen Parlaments zum Stand der Privatsphäre und stellt sich gegen die Kritik des Journalisten 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: Ägyptens Anti-Militär-Kampagne Eine Gruppe junger Ägypter organisierte 2011 eine öffentliche Filmvorführung, um die Gewalt des Militärs gegen Zivilisten aufzudecken, schreibt 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. Die Übertragung eines Massakers Im März 2012 filmte sich der selbsternannte Glaubenskrieger Mohammed Merah dabei, wie er in Frankreich sieben Menschen ermordete. Al-Jazeera entschied sich, das Video nicht auszustrahlen, schreibt Jeff Howard. Ungarns neue Mediengesetze Der ungarische Premierminister erliess 2010 eine Reihe von Gesetzen, die der Regierung ein überbordendes Maß an Kontrolle über alle privaten Medien geben, schreibt Peter Bajomi-Lazar von der University of Oxford. Eine deutsche Gesetzesvorlage könnte den Austausch von Informationen einschränken Die Vorlage für eine Ergänzung des Urheberrechts in Deutschland könnte Nachrichtenaggregatoren wie Google News dazu zwingen, deutsche Verlage für Links zu Meldungen ihrer Zeitungen zu bezahlen, schreibt Maximilian Ruhenstroth-Bauer. Die Journalistin und der „betrunkene Präsident“ Die mexikanische Journalistin Carmen Aristegui wurde vor laufender Kamera gefeuert, weil sie den Präsidenten des Landes beschuldigt hatte, er sei ein Alkoholiker. Felipe Correa berichtet. 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 und die brasilianischen Wahlen im Jahr 1989 Beyond Citizen Kane, eine Dokumentation über die brasilianischen Wahlen im Jahr 1989, vertritt die Meinung, dass der Sender Rede Globo eine einseitige Zusammenfassung der Fernsehdebatte zwischen den beiden Kandidaten ausstrahlte, schreibt 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. Zur (fehlenden) Berichterstattung über Homosexualität im Nahen Osten Im Nahen Osten berichten Medien über Homosexualität nicht in gleichem Maße wie über andere Themen. Von 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. Der Tod eines Journalisten Der pakistanische Journalist Saleem Shahzad wurde auf ungeklärte Weise ermordet, nachdem er einen Artikel über die Verbindungen zwischen al-Qaida und dem pakistanischen Militär veröffentlicht hatte, schreibt Ayyaz Mallick. Die Schattenseiten eines Nationalhelden Irem Kok und Funds Ustek zeigen, wie ein Dokumentarfilm, der den Gründer der türkischen Republik Kemal Atatürk als einen „betrunkenen Lüstling“ porträtiert, als ein Angriff auf das „Türkentum“ aufgefasst wird. 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. Die Liste geschützter Prominenter Richter Levesons Vorschlag für ein System, das es Prominenten erlauben würde, ihr Privatleben der Aufmerksamkeit der Medien zu entziehen, spaltet die Meinungen unter Pressevertretern, schreibt Sebastian Huempfer. Türkische Journalisten: Şık und Şener Im März 2011 wurden zwei prominente türkische Journalisten, Ahmet Şık und Nedim Şener, wegen angeblicher Verbindungen zur Terrorgruppe Ergenekon verhaftet. Sollten sie schuldig gesprochen werden, droht Ahmet Şık und Nedim Şener eine Haftstrafe von 15 Jahren, berichten Funda Ustek und 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. Das Zugunglück von Wenzhou Am 23. Juli 2011 kollidierten zwei Hochgeschwindigkeitszüge auf der Yongtaiwen-Bahntstrecke nahe der ostchinesischen Küstenstadt Wenzhou. 40 Menschen starben und 191 wurden verletzt. Eine Woche später waren alle Spuren des Zugunfalls aus Zeitungen und Fernsehprogrammen verschwunden, schreibt 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. Das Recht zur Gegendarstellung in Deutschland In Deutschland gibt es ein gesetzliches Recht zur Gegendarstellung. Maximilian Ruhenstroth-Bauer erklärt wie man den eigenen Ruf verteidigen kann, ohne vor Gericht zu gehen. Ist Julian Assange ein Journalist? Im Februar 2010 begann die geheime Whistleblower-Website Wikileaks, interne Papiere des US-Außenministeriums zu veröffentlichen. Falls Julian Assange, Gründer der Seite, als Journalist zählt, so ist er durch den Ersten Zusatzartikel zur amerikanischen Verfassung geschützt, schreibt Katie Engelhart. Meinungsfreiheit und Privatsphäre Professor Eric Barendt vom University College London diskutiert das Spannungsverhältnis zwischen Meinungsfreiheit und Privatsphäre. Indiens Comicpornostar 2009 sperrten indische Behörden den Zugang zur Internetseite von Savita Bhabhi, einem Online-Comicstreifen, der von einer promisken Hausfrau mit unersättlichem Sexualtrieb handelt. Dies wurde in den Medien kritisiert. Maryam Omidi waegt ab, ob die Behörden die richtige Entscheidung trafen.
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.
Gibt es ein Recht, zu Fantasieren? Vom Zusammenhang zwischen Pornographie und sexueller Gewalt Jo Fidgen erörtert die negativen Auswirkungen von Pornographie auf das Sexualverhalten.
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.
Ahnungslos in Gaza: Westliche Medien und der Nahostkonflikt John Lloyd untersucht die Geschichte und die Schwächen westlicher Berichterstattung und unterbreitet einen Verbesserungsvorschlag.
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 gegen Bolt: Australien diskutiert über Hassrede Max Harris erklärt, warum ein Gericht den Journalisten Andrew Bolt der Verletzung des australischen Antidiskriminierungsgesetzes schuldig befand. Bolt hatte mehrere Artikel über “hellhäutige australische Ureinwohner” verfasst.
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.
Warum Yale University Press die dänischen Cartoons nicht veröffentlicht hat John Donatich, Direktor der Yale University Press, erklärt und verteidigt seine Entscheidung, Jytte Klausens Buch ohne Illustrationen zu publizieren.
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.
Wie der Diskurs über Pressefreiheit zur Waffe gegen Meinungsfreiheit wurde Martin Moore, Direktor des Media Standards Trust, argumentiert, dass die britische Presse der britischen Öffentlichkeit eine angemessene Debatte über Medienregulierung verwehrt hat.
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.
A 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.
Does India need its Leveson? India has its own fierce debate about media regulation. Arghya Sengupta discusses how the shadow of the 1970s “Emergency” hangs over proposed steps from failed self-regulation to statutory regulation.
Ein Recht auf Privatsphäre? Aber nicht zu Lasten der Meinungsfreiheit! Unser Leser imos.org.uk fechtet eines unserer Prinzipien an, indem er hinterfragt, ob die Privatsphäre eine Voraussetzung für die Meinungsfreiheit ist.
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.
Wann wird Hassrede gefährlich? Zum Fall von Kenia und Ruanda Der Prozess gegen den kenianischen Radiomoderator Joshua Arap Sang wirft grundlegende Fragen zum Zusammenhang zwischen Worten und Gewalt auf. Katherine Bruce-Lockhart berichtet.
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.
A Turkish journalist’s censored plea for press freedom Kerem Oktem introduces our translation of a column by Hasan Cemal, which his newspaper, Milliyet, refused to print.
The Copyright Alert System: coming to a home near you? The question of how best to respond to the unauthorised dissemination of copyright-protected expression over the internet has long troubled copyright owners. But the proposed solution of a Copyright Alert could potentially erode free speech, writes Graham Reynolds.
Who should guard the Guardian? Alan Rusbridger, editor-in-chief of the Guardian, argues that Britain needs both a free press and reform of its failed regulatory system. Since this will require both time and openness, a new independent press regulator should therefore be given a year’s trial run.
Free speech and the gun in Libya Libyan media are crippled by their Gaddafi legacy. Without new regulations and, above all, bravery to stand up to violent intimidation, freedom of speech remains a distant dream, writes Jerry Timmins.
Is Myanmar sliding back into censorship? For all its talk of press freedom, the Burmese government has produced a surprise new bill containing oppressive provisions and undermining the press council it created. Ellen Wiles reports.
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.
„Wenn man die Ruhe einer Schlange stört” – Die Regierung Kenias geht gegen die Medien des Landes vor Im Jahr 2006 führte die Polizei in Kenia eine Razzia bei der Medienorganisation ‚Standard Group’ durch. Auf was hatte es die kenianische Regierung damit abgesehen? Dominic Burbidge untersucht diesen bedeutsamen Fall.
Die zerfallende vierte Gewalt in Indien Die indischen Medien laufen Gefahr, ihren moralischen Kompass unter den neuen Einflüssen der kapitalistischen Marktwirtschaft zu verlieren. Wie Manav Bhushan argumentiert, ist es möglicherweise Zeit für einen Boykott der Medien durch die Leserschaft, um den weiteren Verfall zu stoppen.
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 spricht über die Medien und die nationale Sicherheit in Indien Die preisgekrönte indische Romanautorin und Aktivistin spricht mit Manav Bhushan über die Grenzen der Meinungsfreiheit in Indien.
Krieg ist nicht Cricket! Eine pakistanische Studentin und ein indischer Student der Universität von Oxford erörtern, wie die Medien in den beiden Ländern über gleiche Inhalte unterschiedlich berichten. Von Zahra Shah und Debanshu Mukherjee.
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.
Ruanda und Libyen brauchen Meinungsfreiheit – aber auch Medienregulierung Jerry Timmins erörtert einen neuen Bericht zu Medien in zwei Postkonfliktländern und zeigt, warum Länder wie Großbritannien diese Medien stärker unterstützen sollten.
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.
Haben Mörder ein Recht auf Anonymität? Im Jahr 2008 verlangten zwei des Mordes schuldig gesprochene Männer, dass ihre Namen dem deutschen Gesetz entsprechend von Wikipedia und anderen Internetseiten entfernt werden sollten. Überwiegt das Recht einer einzelnen Person auf Anonymität gegenüber dem Recht der Öffentlichkeit auf freien Zugang zu Informationen?
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.
Warum die arabische Welt lokale Radiosender braucht Soziale Medien und das Satellitenfernsehen spielten eine wichtige Rolle in der arabischen Aufständen, doch Daoud Kuttab meint, dass lokale Radiosender nötig sind, um in der Region positive Veränderungen herbeizuführen.
Der Kampf gegen Hassrede in den türkischen Medien Die Hrant-Dink-Stiftung betreibt seit 2009 das Projekt Media Watch on Hate Speech, das sich gegen die teilweise rassistische und diskriminierende Ausdrucksweise der türkischen Presse einsetzt. Die Koordinatorinnen des Projekts, Melisa Akan und Nuran Agan, erklären die Ziele der 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.
Wie die journalistische Kultur des “braunen Briefumschlags” Subsahara-Afrika zurückhält Dominic Burbidge untersucht die korrupten Beziehungen zwischen politischen Eliten und Massenmedien in Afrika, die eine wahrhaft demokratische Debatte unmöglich machen.
Brauchen Journalisten einen Universitätsabschluss? Der Senat Brasiliens erneuerte ein Gesetz, das von Journalisten verlangt, dass sie einen Universitätsabschluss in Journalismus halten. Ein momentan diskutierter Zusatzartikel zur Verfassung des Landes könnte die Medien darüber hinaus noch weiter einschränken, schreibt 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.
Wie unparteilich war die Berichterstattung der BBC über den Arabischen Frühling? Ein neuer Bericht des früheren UN-Kommunikationsdirektors Edward Mortimer kommt zu dem Schluss, dass die Berichterstattung der BBC über die Aufstände des Arabischen Frühlings „einen angemessenen Grad an Unparteilichkeit“ zeigte.
Warum sollte Amazon für uns die Geschmacks- und Anstandspolizei spielen? Der Onlinehändler Amazon ist wegen Profiten aus dem Verkauf von eBooks zu Terror und Gewalt in Kritik geraten. Niemand sollte bestimmen dürfen, was wir lesen, sagt Jo Glanville.
Storyful: die Agentur zur Verifizierung von Bürgerjournalismus Malachy Browne, Nachrichtenredakteur bei Storyful, erklärt, wie die Nachrichtenagentur für soziale Medien Berichte aus dem Internet in Echtzeit überprüft.
Eine bessere Medienethik für die Türkei Eine von Journalisten gegründete Organisation versucht, die türkische Medienlandschaft positiv zu verändern, schreibt Yonca Poyraz Doğan, eine Korrespondentin für die Zeitung Today’s Zaman.
Meinungsfreiheit in einer ungerechten Welt? Die 10 Prinzipienentwürfe der Debatte zur Meinungsfreiheit dienen vor allem den Interessen der Reichen und Mächtigen, schreibt 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.
Hilft China etwa den freien Medien in Afrika? China hilft zwar autokratischen Regierungen in Afrika bei der Zensur, doch westliche Firmen dominieren noch immer diesen Markt, schreibt Iginio Gagliardone von der Universität von Oxford.
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
Medienethik und der Prozess gegen Anders Behring Breivik Die Aussage des Massenmörders Anders Behring Breivik sollte live im Fernsehen gezeigt werden, um so Extremisten abzuschrecken, sagt Anne Ardem von der norwegischen Rundfunkanstalt NRK.
ACTA: Auf verborgenen Wegen zur Offenheit? Weil das kontroverse Anti-Produktpiraterie-Handelsabkommen (engl. Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement, ACTA) hinter verschlossenen Türen verhandelt wurde, konnte die Öffentlichkeit nicht angemessen gegen Begrenzungen der Meinungsfreiheit vorgehen, schreibt 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.
Journalisten haben kein Recht darauf, unsere Privatsphäre zu verletzen Eric Barendt, führender Experte zur Meinungsfreiheit, verteidigt einen Bericht des britischen Parlaments zum Stand der Privatsphäre und stellt sich gegen die Kritik des Journalisten 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: Ägyptens Anti-Militär-Kampagne Eine Gruppe junger Ägypter organisierte 2011 eine öffentliche Filmvorführung, um die Gewalt des Militärs gegen Zivilisten aufzudecken, schreibt 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.
Die Übertragung eines Massakers Im März 2012 filmte sich der selbsternannte Glaubenskrieger Mohammed Merah dabei, wie er in Frankreich sieben Menschen ermordete. Al-Jazeera entschied sich, das Video nicht auszustrahlen, schreibt Jeff Howard.
Ungarns neue Mediengesetze Der ungarische Premierminister erliess 2010 eine Reihe von Gesetzen, die der Regierung ein überbordendes Maß an Kontrolle über alle privaten Medien geben, schreibt Peter Bajomi-Lazar von der University of Oxford.
Eine deutsche Gesetzesvorlage könnte den Austausch von Informationen einschränken Die Vorlage für eine Ergänzung des Urheberrechts in Deutschland könnte Nachrichtenaggregatoren wie Google News dazu zwingen, deutsche Verlage für Links zu Meldungen ihrer Zeitungen zu bezahlen, schreibt Maximilian Ruhenstroth-Bauer.
Die Journalistin und der „betrunkene Präsident“ Die mexikanische Journalistin Carmen Aristegui wurde vor laufender Kamera gefeuert, weil sie den Präsidenten des Landes beschuldigt hatte, er sei ein Alkoholiker. Felipe Correa berichtet.
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 und die brasilianischen Wahlen im Jahr 1989 Beyond Citizen Kane, eine Dokumentation über die brasilianischen Wahlen im Jahr 1989, vertritt die Meinung, dass der Sender Rede Globo eine einseitige Zusammenfassung der Fernsehdebatte zwischen den beiden Kandidaten ausstrahlte, schreibt 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.
Zur (fehlenden) Berichterstattung über Homosexualität im Nahen Osten Im Nahen Osten berichten Medien über Homosexualität nicht in gleichem Maße wie über andere Themen. Von 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.
Der Tod eines Journalisten Der pakistanische Journalist Saleem Shahzad wurde auf ungeklärte Weise ermordet, nachdem er einen Artikel über die Verbindungen zwischen al-Qaida und dem pakistanischen Militär veröffentlicht hatte, schreibt Ayyaz Mallick.
Die Schattenseiten eines Nationalhelden Irem Kok und Funds Ustek zeigen, wie ein Dokumentarfilm, der den Gründer der türkischen Republik Kemal Atatürk als einen „betrunkenen Lüstling“ porträtiert, als ein Angriff auf das „Türkentum“ aufgefasst wird.
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.
Die Liste geschützter Prominenter Richter Levesons Vorschlag für ein System, das es Prominenten erlauben würde, ihr Privatleben der Aufmerksamkeit der Medien zu entziehen, spaltet die Meinungen unter Pressevertretern, schreibt Sebastian Huempfer.
Türkische Journalisten: Şık und Şener Im März 2011 wurden zwei prominente türkische Journalisten, Ahmet Şık und Nedim Şener, wegen angeblicher Verbindungen zur Terrorgruppe Ergenekon verhaftet. Sollten sie schuldig gesprochen werden, droht Ahmet Şık und Nedim Şener eine Haftstrafe von 15 Jahren, berichten Funda Ustek und 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.
Das Zugunglück von Wenzhou Am 23. Juli 2011 kollidierten zwei Hochgeschwindigkeitszüge auf der Yongtaiwen-Bahntstrecke nahe der ostchinesischen Küstenstadt Wenzhou. 40 Menschen starben und 191 wurden verletzt. Eine Woche später waren alle Spuren des Zugunfalls aus Zeitungen und Fernsehprogrammen verschwunden, schreibt 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.
Das Recht zur Gegendarstellung in Deutschland In Deutschland gibt es ein gesetzliches Recht zur Gegendarstellung. Maximilian Ruhenstroth-Bauer erklärt wie man den eigenen Ruf verteidigen kann, ohne vor Gericht zu gehen.
Ist Julian Assange ein Journalist? Im Februar 2010 begann die geheime Whistleblower-Website Wikileaks, interne Papiere des US-Außenministeriums zu veröffentlichen. Falls Julian Assange, Gründer der Seite, als Journalist zählt, so ist er durch den Ersten Zusatzartikel zur amerikanischen Verfassung geschützt, schreibt Katie Engelhart.
Meinungsfreiheit und Privatsphäre Professor Eric Barendt vom University College London diskutiert das Spannungsverhältnis zwischen Meinungsfreiheit und Privatsphäre.
Indiens Comicpornostar 2009 sperrten indische Behörden den Zugang zur Internetseite von Savita Bhabhi, einem Online-Comicstreifen, der von einer promisken Hausfrau mit unersättlichem Sexualtrieb handelt. Dies wurde in den Medien kritisiert. Maryam Omidi waegt ab, ob die Behörden die richtige Entscheidung trafen.