The Counting House

FSU Edinburgh Speakeasy FAITH AND FREE SPEECH IN SCOTLAND Wednesday 21st May The Counting House, 34 West Nicolson St, Newington, Edinburgh EH8 9DD. Panel debate 7.15pm - 9pm, (doors open 6.30pm), bar open until 10.30pm. In the second of a Spring series of public debates about free speech in Scotland, the FSU returns to The […]

POLICING PRIORITIES: THE FREE SPEECH PERSPECTIVE  Wednesday 30th April  The Counting House, 34 West Nicolson St, Newington, Edinburgh EH8 9DD.  Panel debate 7.15pm to 9pm, (doors open 6.30pm), bar open until 10.30pm.  CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS While ‘minor crimes’ like theft, burglary, and assault are deprioritised, resources seem increasingly directed towards monitoring online speech, recording […]

Can Words Really Hurt? A philosophical, legal and common sense conversation. Almost two and a half years after achieving royal assent, Scotland’s controversial Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act is due to be implemented in 2024. It was reported recently that Police Scotland are setting up a special unit to deal with the new hate […]

CAN THE ARTS SURVIVE AND THRIVE IN SCOTLAND?   In a censorious climate, how can we protect the freedom to imagine for actors, artists, comedians, musicians, poets, writers and audiences? Last summer, comedian Jerry Sadowitz was forced to cancel his show at the Edinburgh Fringe when staff at The Pleasance refused to work at his […]

We are kicking off 2023 with a new series of Regional Speakeasies around the UK. Each event will be addressed by a senior member of Free Speech Union staff to discuss Why Free Speech is Worth Fighting For. It’s your chance to find out why the individuals involved in FSU are so passionate about defending […]