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.
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 have warned that an official definition of Islamophobia risks a chilling effect on legitimate criticism and free speech.
The US Under Secretary of State has accused the UK government of "telegraphed authoritarian intentions" and warned of congressional responses to Ofcom.
Staffordshire Police drop Orwellian charges against Robert Moss — a fireman of 28 years — after he was arrested for criticising his former employer on Facebook.
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.
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.
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.
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.
