In the Media

Articles That Mention the Free Speech Union

We’re facing a tsunami of censorship

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What can be done about this tsunami of censorship? I’m tempted to say: make it illegal to fire someone for exercising their lawful right to free speech — but I don’t want to encroach on private companies’ freedom of association.

Toby Young, The Spectator, magazine issue of 4th July 2020.

Liked tweets nearly cost me my university job

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Feeling that my career was about to implode, I posted the news on Twitter. I received a massive wave of support… including several offers of pro bono help from lawyers and Toby Young’s Free Speech Union (FSU). A lawyer volunteered to represent me at the meeting, with financial backing from the FSU if necessary.

Dr Mike McCulloch, UnHerd, 29th June 2020.

Talk show presenter is cleared of any wrongdoing after being suspended for saying he’d had no benefit from white privilege in Black Lives Matter debate

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“I would also like to thank the IOM Communications Commission for a thorough and fair report, and the thousands of people who have signed petitions and sent me messages of support. Of particular note is the Free Speech Union who took up my ‘cause’ and provided friendly guidance and practical advice – I would recommend them to anyone who has been told what to think or what to say.”

Martin Robinson, The Daily Mail, 26th June 2020.