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The Free Speech Union has fought over 6,000 cases for people who found themselves in trouble for speaking their mind. Join 45,000 members who know expert support is there when they need it.
The Free Speech Union has fought over 6,000 cases for people who found themselves in trouble for speaking their mind. Join 45,000 members who know expert support is there when they need it.
Telegraph columnist Allison Pearson has received a public apology and a reported five-figure payout from Essex's Police and Crime Commissioner, Roger Hirst, after the High Court found his comments about her could be seen as defamatory.
Andy Burnham has signalled he may abandon David Lammy's plans to strip defendants of the right to a jury trial, after FSU research showed juries are far more likely to acquit those accused of speech offences.
Max Thompson argues that Andy Burnham's premiership, and a cabinet stacked with press-sceptical ministers, marks a dangerous new chapter for free speech in Britain.
Max Thompson argues that Andy Burnham's government, stacked with press critics such as Lisa Nandy and Lucy Powell, could prove even more hostile to free speech than Keir Starmer's.
Nick Buckley MBE faced losing his honour after a Whitehall committee accused him of bringing the honours system into disrepute over his social media posts. With the FSU's help, he has kept his MBE.
A new Government-commissioned report brands scepticism of gender ideology as 'misinformation' worthy of state suppression, while barely mentioning the anti-Semitic conspiracy theories that have fuelled real hatred since 7 October — prompting warnings from the FSU's Lord Young that Britain risks turning Orwell's fiction into policy.
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If you want to speak up about an issue that matters to you, you should be free to do so without fear of being penalised. We have helped over 6,000 people who’ve found themselves in trouble merely for expressing a controversial opinion or for exercising their right to lawful free speech, whether at college or university, in the workplace or on social media.
If you’re looking for information and guidance, or in need of immediate help, our team of experts are here to provide assistance, resources and support.
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Free speech is a fundamental human right and the most important one of all because without it we wouldn’t be able to defend the others. It’s the lifeblood of democracy and a bulwark against tyranny.
Academic freedom is the lifeblood of universities. By engaging in open discussion, students and academics are able to develop different ideas and advance the frontiers of knowledge.
Freedom of expression extends to nonverbal and creative forms of communication — art, music, film, performance and symbols — that convey ideas beyond spoken or written words.
Freedom of the press is essential for the proper functioning of democracy. Without journalists holding the powerful to account citizens cannot make informed decisions at the ballot box.
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