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What next for Rhodes Must Fall? Free Speech Debate organised a panel discussion on the Rhodes Must Fall campaign and its future. In this video and its highlights, panelists debate the range of issues surrounding the campaign and its impact on free speech. Panelists include Dr David Johnson, Professor David Priestland, Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh and Monica Richter. Hunting the dissident: The case of Leopoldo López Maryhen Jiménez Morales examines the use of state power to silence dissent in modern Venezuela. The Jawaharlal Nehru University affair Udit Bhatia discusses the Indian government’s use of colonial-era laws against sedition and its failure to protect protestors taken into police custody. 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. ‘No-platforming’ on university campuses: political correctness and the subversion of free speech Monica Richter argues that no-platforming is more about censoring unpalatable views than protecting marginalised groups. Don’t ban no-platforming Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh argues that no-platforming is an expressive act that can expand the field of debate, rather than the denial of free speech. ‘Oxford University has no regard for black life’ Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh argues that Oxford has shown itself to have no regard for black life in its decision not to remove the statue of Cecil Rhodes. Cecil Rhodes in Oxford: from unnoticed statue to political scapegoat Monica Richter argues that the inward looking Rhodes Must Fall campaign detracts from greater issues of social justice. Non-governmental organisations v Government of India: dissent and development in tension Mujahid Mohammad discusses how India’s government has prioritised economic development over free speech. ‘Innocence of Muslims’ and the manufacture of outrage Danyal Kazim explores the violent reaction to the YouTube video in Pakistan – starting with trying to access it from there. 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. Salman Rushdie: What have been the most important changes to free speech in the last 25 years? 25 years after the fatwa and the fall of the Berlin Wall, Salman Rushdie discusses with Timothy Garton Ash whether there is now more or less freedom of expression in Europe, worrying developments in India and his critical view of Edward Snowden. US Supreme Court strikes down law creating ‘buffer zone’ around abortion clinics In the case of McCullen v Coakley, the US Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling about restrictions on speech around abortion clinics. Max Harris explains. 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. Why Yale UP did not publish the Danish cartoons John Donatich, the director of Yale University Press, explains and defends his decision not to include illustrations in Jytte Klausen’s book. From Muslim activist to free speech defender: the story of Ahmad Akkari and the Danish cartoon controversy Katie Engelhart speaks to Ahmad Akkari to find out why he apologised to one of the Danish cartoonists eight years after fuelling worldwide fury. Twitter, free speech, and sexism – an #outcry from Germany Sarah Glatte explores the potential and pitfalls of social media in combating sexism. 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. The bizarre story of how lippy librarians faced down a silly publisher A university librarian faced a lawsuit over a critical blog post about the publishing house Edwin Mellen Press but online solidarity won out. By Dominic Burbidge. Jesus Christ Superstar? Not in Rostov, Russia The Russian parliament’s vote in support of a declaration against acts offending religious sentiments is symptomatic of worrying trends, write Olga Shvarova and Dominic Burbidge. The ‘Brandenburg test’ for incitement to violence In 1969, the U.S. Supreme Court made history by ruling that, to merit conviction, the violence advocated must be intended, likely and imminent. By Jeff Howard. 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. 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. China’s public expression philosophy: a case of too little theory? The Chinese government’s stance towards the question of free speech is guided by a philosophy that is complex but intelligent. Rogier Creemers diagnoses the underlying causes. The Southern Weekly affair: No closer to the Chinese dream? 2013 began dramatically in China with a standoff between journalists and state propaganda authorities over a drastically rewritten New Year editorial. Timothy Garton Ash introduces English translations of the original and finally published versions. Can the treatment of animals be compared to Nazi concentration camps? Not in Germany, said the German courts. And the European Court of Human Rights agreed. 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. 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. Why did Facebook delete a call for an anti-fascist rally in Hungary? Facebook’s automatic detection of the word ‘Jude’ led to the blocking of A Hungarian anti-fascist group’s post. Tamas Szigeti explores the worrying implications of automatic filtering for freedom of speech. Two years on, is it still spring in Tunisia? On 17 December 2010, Tunisian street vendor Mohamed Bouazizi set fire to himself – and began the Arab spring. Despite Islamist pressures on free speech and women’s rights, Rory McCarthy sees continued cause for hope. The Kremlin’s grip tightens on Russia’s answer to Facebook Russian social network VK launched six years ago and has since attracted 122 million users. But as Olga Shvarova explains, political and copyright crackdowns are limiting the free flow of information and ideas its users once enjoyed. Ahmed Mansoor on blogging his way into a UAE prison One of the United Arab Emirate’s most prominent human rights activists, Ahmed Mansoor was imprisoned in 2011 for criticising the country’s leadership. Here he discusses the death threats, defamation campaigns and physical attacks he continues to face for speaking his mind. Licensed leafleting means lost liberties in Britain Josie Appleton explains how a 2005 law that permits local councils to restrict the distribution of leaflets in public spaces is hurting free speech and community life in Britain. 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. ―風刺、それとも煽動？インドの政治漫画をめぐって― インドの漫画家アセーム・トリヴェディ(Aseem Trivedi) が最近、煽動行為を理由に逮捕された。マナフ・ブーシャン（Manav Bhushan)によると、政府の批判者を沈黙させるために、インドの時代遅れの刑法が適用されているらしい。 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. 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. Russia’s convergence of church and state Olga Shvarova argues that Russian officials used the Orthodox Church as a political pawn to reinforce their own power during the Pussy Riot trial. Pussy Riot, Putin’s Russia and the Orthodox Church Was punk band Pussy Riot’s anti-Putin performance in a Moscow church ‘religious hatred hooliganism’ or an artistic form of political dissent? Olga Shvarova considers the case. Shoot the Boer: hate music? In 2011, a South African court banned the anti-apartheid song “Shoot the Boer” after ruling it hate speech, writes Nimi Hoffmann. 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. Westboro Baptist Church: the right to free speech? In 2011, the US supreme court ruled in favour of the anti-gay church’s right to protest at military funerals, writes Casey Selwyn. Japan: Korean ‘comfort women’ photo exhibit sabotaged A South Korean photographer explains his ordeal in holding an exhibition in Japan that documents ageing ‘Comfort Women’, writes Lee Yoo Eun. Free speech in an unfair world Free Speech Debate’s 10 draft principles benefit those in positions of privilege and power, writes Sebastian Huempfer. Do anti-abortion protestors have free speech? A pro-life campaigner and a pro-choice activist go head-to-head in this debate about the rise of US-style anti-abortion protests outside clinics in the UK. ―気象学者の人生のある一日― マリアーム・オミーディ(Maryam Omidi)によると、ドイツのアンゲラ・メルケル首相の上級アドバイザーが、気象学者が暗殺される危険性があると報告した。 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. Jillian York: Is hacktivism ethical? The director of international freedom of expression at the Electronic Frontier Foundation talks about the ethics and motivations of hacktivism. 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 Kazeboon: エジプトの反軍事キャンペーン 2011年エジプトの若者達からなるグループが、軍隊による一般市民への暴力を暴いた映画の大衆放映を催したことをHebatalla Tahaが伝えます。 同性愛に反対する聖職者 2001年の10月、Harry Hammondというキリスト福音主義の聖職者が「ストップ不道徳、ストップ同性愛、ストップ女性の同性愛」と書かれたプラカードを掲げました。Hammondがそれをやめるのを拒否すると、警察官は彼を逮捕しました。Timothy Garton Ashが為になるケースを論じます。 Does Salman Rushdie exist? “The one thing not at issue in the Jaipur controversy was some theologically motivated attack on the freedom of expression,” writes historian Faisal Devji. 自由な表現としてのハンガーストライキ 去年74歳のガンディー運動家のAnna Hazareは政府が汚職禁止法の立法するよう圧力を与えるために「死の断食」を決行しました。ハンガーストライキは表現の自由として保護されるべきでしょうか？Manav BhushanとKatie Engelhartが異なる見解を提示します。 The Berlin Twitter Wall v the Great Firewall of China In 2009, the Chinese authorities blocked access to the Berlin Twitter Wall from within China following a flood of tweets calling for an end to internet censorship, writes Judith Bruhn. Maldivian president was pathbreaker for freedom of expression Deposed president Mohamed Nasheed will always be remembered as the man who brought free speech to the Maldives, writes Maryam Omidi. When doing nothing is free expression In 2011, the Belarusian police arrested scores of people at a silent protest in Minsk. Annabelle Chapman looks at the case. 人間マイク ニューヨーク市が定める公共の場での音響拡大許可を取得できなかった為にウォール街占拠運動は「人間マイク」で応戦しました。人間マイクはこの運動の多元性を体現しており、メッセージを高めたとCasey Selwynは書きます。 今日、私たちは皆ジャーナリスト 市民ジャーナリズムはメディアの展望を変えました。良い市民ジャーナリズムの例をここで挙げてください。 中国のブロガー、韓寒 ３億人を超える読者のあるブロガー韓寒は中国のウェブ上でもっとも影響力のある人物の一人といえます。困難な状況の中で一個人によって開かれた、多様なメディアが作り上げられた例としてJudith Bruhnが、 彼のブログを一例に挙げて書きます。 Wikipedia goes dark Wikipedia, the sixth most visited site in the world, closed down its English-language pages in January 2012 in protest against two anti-piracy bills in the US. But should the online encyclopedia engage in activism?
Free speech debates are more than ‘radicals’ vs ‘liberals’ Eric Heinze argues that the radicals and liberal grounds for free speech are not mutually exclusive.
What next for Rhodes Must Fall? Free Speech Debate organised a panel discussion on the Rhodes Must Fall campaign and its future. In this video and its highlights, panelists debate the range of issues surrounding the campaign and its impact on free speech. Panelists include Dr David Johnson, Professor David Priestland, Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh and Monica Richter.
Hunting the dissident: The case of Leopoldo López Maryhen Jiménez Morales examines the use of state power to silence dissent in modern Venezuela.
The Jawaharlal Nehru University affair Udit Bhatia discusses the Indian government’s use of colonial-era laws against sedition and its failure to protect protestors taken into police custody.
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.
‘No-platforming’ on university campuses: political correctness and the subversion of free speech Monica Richter argues that no-platforming is more about censoring unpalatable views than protecting marginalised groups.
Don’t ban no-platforming Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh argues that no-platforming is an expressive act that can expand the field of debate, rather than the denial of free speech.
‘Oxford University has no regard for black life’ Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh argues that Oxford has shown itself to have no regard for black life in its decision not to remove the statue of Cecil Rhodes.
Cecil Rhodes in Oxford: from unnoticed statue to political scapegoat Monica Richter argues that the inward looking Rhodes Must Fall campaign detracts from greater issues of social justice.
Non-governmental organisations v Government of India: dissent and development in tension Mujahid Mohammad discusses how India’s government has prioritised economic development over free speech.
‘Innocence of Muslims’ and the manufacture of outrage Danyal Kazim explores the violent reaction to the YouTube video in Pakistan – starting with trying to access it from there.
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.
Salman Rushdie: What have been the most important changes to free speech in the last 25 years? 25 years after the fatwa and the fall of the Berlin Wall, Salman Rushdie discusses with Timothy Garton Ash whether there is now more or less freedom of expression in Europe, worrying developments in India and his critical view of Edward Snowden.
US Supreme Court strikes down law creating ‘buffer zone’ around abortion clinics In the case of McCullen v Coakley, the US Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling about restrictions on speech around abortion clinics. Max Harris explains.
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.
Why Yale UP did not publish the Danish cartoons John Donatich, the director of Yale University Press, explains and defends his decision not to include illustrations in Jytte Klausen’s book.
From Muslim activist to free speech defender: the story of Ahmad Akkari and the Danish cartoon controversy Katie Engelhart speaks to Ahmad Akkari to find out why he apologised to one of the Danish cartoonists eight years after fuelling worldwide fury.
Twitter, free speech, and sexism – an #outcry from Germany Sarah Glatte explores the potential and pitfalls of social media in combating sexism.
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.
The bizarre story of how lippy librarians faced down a silly publisher A university librarian faced a lawsuit over a critical blog post about the publishing house Edwin Mellen Press but online solidarity won out. By Dominic Burbidge.
Jesus Christ Superstar? Not in Rostov, Russia The Russian parliament’s vote in support of a declaration against acts offending religious sentiments is symptomatic of worrying trends, write Olga Shvarova and Dominic Burbidge.
The ‘Brandenburg test’ for incitement to violence In 1969, the U.S. Supreme Court made history by ruling that, to merit conviction, the violence advocated must be intended, likely and imminent. By Jeff Howard.
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.
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.
China’s public expression philosophy: a case of too little theory? The Chinese government’s stance towards the question of free speech is guided by a philosophy that is complex but intelligent. Rogier Creemers diagnoses the underlying causes.
The Southern Weekly affair: No closer to the Chinese dream? 2013 began dramatically in China with a standoff between journalists and state propaganda authorities over a drastically rewritten New Year editorial. Timothy Garton Ash introduces English translations of the original and finally published versions.
Can the treatment of animals be compared to Nazi concentration camps? Not in Germany, said the German courts. And the European Court of Human Rights agreed.
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.
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.
Why did Facebook delete a call for an anti-fascist rally in Hungary? Facebook’s automatic detection of the word ‘Jude’ led to the blocking of A Hungarian anti-fascist group’s post. Tamas Szigeti explores the worrying implications of automatic filtering for freedom of speech.
Two years on, is it still spring in Tunisia? On 17 December 2010, Tunisian street vendor Mohamed Bouazizi set fire to himself – and began the Arab spring. Despite Islamist pressures on free speech and women’s rights, Rory McCarthy sees continued cause for hope.
The Kremlin’s grip tightens on Russia’s answer to Facebook Russian social network VK launched six years ago and has since attracted 122 million users. But as Olga Shvarova explains, political and copyright crackdowns are limiting the free flow of information and ideas its users once enjoyed.
Ahmed Mansoor on blogging his way into a UAE prison One of the United Arab Emirate’s most prominent human rights activists, Ahmed Mansoor was imprisoned in 2011 for criticising the country’s leadership. Here he discusses the death threats, defamation campaigns and physical attacks he continues to face for speaking his mind.
Licensed leafleting means lost liberties in Britain Josie Appleton explains how a 2005 law that permits local councils to restrict the distribution of leaflets in public spaces is hurting free speech and community life in Britain.
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.
―風刺、それとも煽動？インドの政治漫画をめぐって― インドの漫画家アセーム・トリヴェディ(Aseem Trivedi) が最近、煽動行為を理由に逮捕された。マナフ・ブーシャン（Manav Bhushan)によると、政府の批判者を沈黙させるために、インドの時代遅れの刑法が適用されているらしい。
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.
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.
Russia’s convergence of church and state Olga Shvarova argues that Russian officials used the Orthodox Church as a political pawn to reinforce their own power during the Pussy Riot trial.
Pussy Riot, Putin’s Russia and the Orthodox Church Was punk band Pussy Riot’s anti-Putin performance in a Moscow church ‘religious hatred hooliganism’ or an artistic form of political dissent? Olga Shvarova considers the case.
Shoot the Boer: hate music? In 2011, a South African court banned the anti-apartheid song “Shoot the Boer” after ruling it hate speech, writes Nimi Hoffmann.
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.
Westboro Baptist Church: the right to free speech? In 2011, the US supreme court ruled in favour of the anti-gay church’s right to protest at military funerals, writes Casey Selwyn.
Japan: Korean ‘comfort women’ photo exhibit sabotaged A South Korean photographer explains his ordeal in holding an exhibition in Japan that documents ageing ‘Comfort Women’, writes Lee Yoo Eun.
Free speech in an unfair world Free Speech Debate’s 10 draft principles benefit those in positions of privilege and power, writes Sebastian Huempfer.
Do anti-abortion protestors have free speech? A pro-life campaigner and a pro-choice activist go head-to-head in this debate about the rise of US-style anti-abortion protests outside clinics in the UK.
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.
Jillian York: Is hacktivism ethical? The director of international freedom of expression at the Electronic Frontier Foundation talks about the ethics and motivations of hacktivism.
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
同性愛に反対する聖職者 2001年の10月、Harry Hammondというキリスト福音主義の聖職者が「ストップ不道徳、ストップ同性愛、ストップ女性の同性愛」と書かれたプラカードを掲げました。Hammondがそれをやめるのを拒否すると、警察官は彼を逮捕しました。Timothy Garton Ashが為になるケースを論じます。
Does Salman Rushdie exist? “The one thing not at issue in the Jaipur controversy was some theologically motivated attack on the freedom of expression,” writes historian Faisal Devji.
自由な表現としてのハンガーストライキ 去年74歳のガンディー運動家のAnna Hazareは政府が汚職禁止法の立法するよう圧力を与えるために「死の断食」を決行しました。ハンガーストライキは表現の自由として保護されるべきでしょうか？Manav BhushanとKatie Engelhartが異なる見解を提示します。
The Berlin Twitter Wall v the Great Firewall of China In 2009, the Chinese authorities blocked access to the Berlin Twitter Wall from within China following a flood of tweets calling for an end to internet censorship, writes Judith Bruhn.
Maldivian president was pathbreaker for freedom of expression Deposed president Mohamed Nasheed will always be remembered as the man who brought free speech to the Maldives, writes Maryam Omidi.
When doing nothing is free expression In 2011, the Belarusian police arrested scores of people at a silent protest in Minsk. Annabelle Chapman looks at the case.
人間マイク ニューヨーク市が定める公共の場での音響拡大許可を取得できなかった為にウォール街占拠運動は「人間マイク」で応戦しました。人間マイクはこの運動の多元性を体現しており、メッセージを高めたとCasey Selwynは書きます。
中国のブロガー、韓寒 ３億人を超える読者のあるブロガー韓寒は中国のウェブ上でもっとも影響力のある人物の一人といえます。困難な状況の中で一個人によって開かれた、多様なメディアが作り上げられた例としてJudith Bruhnが、 彼のブログを一例に挙げて書きます。
Wikipedia goes dark Wikipedia, the sixth most visited site in the world, closed down its English-language pages in January 2012 in protest against two anti-piracy bills in the US. But should the online encyclopedia engage in activism?
