News and Victories
Elon Musk launches landmark legal challenge against EU over Digital Services Act fine
Elon Musk is taking the EU to court over a €120m Digital Services Act fine against X — in what could be a defining battle for free speech and regulatory power in Europe.
Graham Linehan Gives Evidence to Congress on the UK's Free Speech Crisis
Graham Linehan told the US House Judiciary Committee that the UK's free speech crisis won't end until Keir Starmer leaves office — and urged America to act.
Jazz lecturer 'forced out' after challenging critical race theory
Jazz lecturer Martin Speake was effectively cancelled after questioning critical race theory — now he's taking Trinity Laban to an employment tribunal with FSU's support.
Starmer doubles down on his assault on jury trials as opposition grows
Starmer doubled down on plans to scrap jury trials while visiting China — as opposition from MPs, lawyers, and even his own ministers continues to grow.
Peers warn Technology Secretary that delays to free speech protections threaten free speech online
More than 50 peers — including three former Cabinet Ministers — have written to the Digital Secretary warning that delays to free speech protections threaten online expression.
Hindu community leaders warn against Islamophobia definition
Hindu community leaders have warned that an official definition of Islamophobia risks a chilling effect on legitimate criticism and free speech.
US Under Secretary of State warns UK government has "authoritarian intentions" and says Congress will legislate against Ofcom
The US Under Secretary of State has accused the UK government of "telegraphed authoritarian intentions" and warned of congressional responses to Ofcom.
Victory for Robert Moss as police drop Orwellian charges
Staffordshire Police drop Orwellian charges against Robert Moss — a fireman of 28 years — after he was arrested for criticising his former employer on Facebook.
Non-Crime Hate Incidents set to go, says Home Secretary
The Home Secretary has announced she will scrap non-crime hate incidents in their current form, following high-profile cases including that of FSU member Graham Linehan.
Free speech victory as High Court rules Police Federation unlawfully treated PC Prior and PC Cooke
The High Court has ruled that the Police Federation of England and Wales acted unlawfully in suspending two elected FSU members over public remarks on race and policing.
CEO of Substack says the Online Safety Act is bad for free speech
The CEO of Substack, Chris Best, has criticised the Online Safety Act, becoming one of the latest prominent figures to warn of the threat the legislation poses to free speech.
FSU dealt with 211 cases where people got in trouble with the police or employers for social media posts in 2025
In 2025, the Free Speech Union handled 211 cases in which people got into trouble — either with their employer or the police — for words said on social media. Here are some of the most striking.
