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Retreat of Christianity has given way to “censorious and authoritarian” secular public morality – Toby Young

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The “God-shaped hole left by the retreat of Christianity” has given way to a “censorious and authoritarian” secular public morality, free speech campaigner Toby Young has said. This ‘Woke’ morality is leading to the cancellation of orthodox Christians and others who dare to challenge it, he warns in an interview with The Christian Institute released today.

Christian Today, 10th August 2022.

Sacked from his £49,000-a-year job for being overheard on Zoom asking his wife “Do you think they have black privilege in Africa?”: Dedicated railway manager won a landmark victory – but his life is now in tatters

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 Toby Young, founder and general secretary of the Free Speech Union, which supported Mr Isherwood through the tribunal process, added: “I’m delighted we were able to help Simon win a landmark victory for free speech. I hope this sends a message to other employers: you cannot dismiss staff for gross misconduct for mocking woke diversity training. Workers have rights, including the right to free speech.”

Helen Weathers, The Daily Mail, 29th July 2022.

Free Speech Win: Railway Conductor Wins Suit Against Being Fired for Questioning “White Privilege”

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Celebrating the victory for Isherwood, Toby Young, the General Secretary of the Free Speech Union — which paid for Isherwood’s legal costs at the tribunal — said: “Next time an employer is urged to dismiss someone by woke activists for challenging their progressive dogma, I hope they’ll think twice. Mr Isherwood is now due for a five-figure payout.”

Kurt Zindulka, Breitbart, 28th July 2022.

Rail Conductor wins case against West Midlands Trains who sacked him for gross misconduct because he asked if other countries have “black privilege” after diversity training

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News of the ruling was shared online by The Free Speech Union, which has supported Mr Isherwood throughout the tribunal. Details regarding damages have not yet been made public. Dr Bryn Harris, the FSU’s Chief Legal Counsel, said: “This is a tremendous victory for Simon and for free speech. The lesson is clear: if you’re a member of the FSU, make sure your employer knows it. And if you’re an employer – don’t bully our members, or we’ll come for you.” Free Speech Union General Secretary Toby Young said: ‘I’m delighted we were able to help Simon win a landmark victory for free speech.”

Stewart Carr and Jack Wright, MailOnline, 26th July 2022.

Free Speech Union writes to Lancaster council leader over Roy ‘Chubby’ Brown show cancellation

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General secretary Toby Young said: “Surely, if some people find Chubby Brown’s comedy offensive, they have the option of not buying tickets? Why should those who enjoy his humour not be allowed to see him perform just because some people don’t like his jokes? As it says on his website: ‘If easily offended please stay away!’ At the FSU we take no view on Chubby Brown’s comedy routine, just as we do not advocate for specific points of view. However, we do believe strongly that unless laws are being broken, as opposed to some people finding something distasteful, members of the general public are mature enough to make up their own minds on what they wish to watch, read or listen to. To deny them this opportunity would be a breach of their right to free specch, as well as Chubby Brown’s right to freedom of expression.”

Gayle Rouncivell, Lancaster Guardian, 21st July 2022.

I don’t agree with her… but the law should protect cancel culture victims like Maureen

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AS THE head of the Free Speech Union (FSU), I’m often told by members of the woke Left that cancel culture isn’t real. According to them, it’s only a figment of the imagination of Right-wing culture warriors. People like me aren’t really concerned about free speech, they say. We’re just disappointed that male, pale and stale Conservatives aren’t on the telly as often as we used to be. Well, try telling all that to Maureen Martin.

Toby Young, The Mail+, 17th July 2022.

The Free Speech Union says expanding reach of hate crime law in Northern Ireland risks “empowering the easily offended and endangering the peace process”

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The Free Speech Union’s new report into the planned hate crime reforms warns: “Increasing the number of ‘stirring up’ offences, and criminalising expressions of ‘sectarian prejudice’, will harm public debate and risk inflaming existing political tensions in NI by creating a censorious atmosphere that empowers the easily offended and facilitates vexatious complaints. That, in turn, may endanger the peace process.”

Adam Kula, Belfast News Letter, 15th July 2022.

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