Censorship

Free Speech Under Attack: Ofcom Investigates Trump

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British Ofcom Investigates Airing of Trump Interview Calling Climate Change a “Hoax”

British Ofcom Investigates Airing of Trump Interview Calling Climate Change a “Hoax”Jonathan Turley – I have been writing about the decline of free speech in the United Kingdom for years, including in my book The Indispensable Right: Free Speech in an Age of Rage. One of the most critical components of the British censorship system is Ofcom, the Office of Communications, which regulates the broadcasting, internet, telecommunications, and postal industries.

The most recent controversy is detailed in the Telegraph, with Ofcom investigating GB News over the simple replaying of a Trump interview in which he called climate change a “hoax.” Ofcom is investigating GB News for failing to challenge Trump’s characterization, even though many people share his views on climate change. Continue reading →

Free Speech Under Fire in UK Schools: The Everett Controversy

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UK Teacher Blacklisted for Saying Migrants ‘Should Respect Our Laws’

UK Teacher Blacklisted for Saying Migrants ‘Should Respect Our Laws’Sean Adl-Tabatabai – A British school teacher has been indefinitely banned from teaching after daring to state that migrants should respect Britain’s laws.

Sam Everett was a beloved teacher at Haughton Academy in Darlington. Someone identified his X account, reported him to the school, and triggered an investigation into his moderate political views.

Modernity.news reports: The independent Teaching Regulation Agency panel that heard the case cleared him of racism and sexism, praised his unblemished teaching record, noted colleague endorsements, and recommended he keep his job. Publication of the findings alone would suffice as punishment, they ruled. Continue reading →

UK Government’s Plan to Censor X: Free Speech or Safety Concern?

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British Govt to Ban X in UK over Grok’s ‘Offensive’ Roasts

British Govt to Ban X in UK over Grok’s ‘Offensive’ RoastsSean Adl-Tabatabai – The UK government under Prime Minister Keir Starmer has threatened to impose a nationwide ban on X, claiming that Grok’s capacity to deliver “insults” and “offensive language” represents a dire and serious threat to the nation.

According to new reports, the Starmer regime is probing ways to penalize X for “spreading offence online,” including a potential shutdown. Sky News reported on Grok being prompted to generate vulgar responses targeting Hinduism, Islam, and even historic football disasters. Continue reading →

Is This the End of Public Bible Reading in Canada?

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Canadian Gov’t To Begin Imprisoning Christians Who Quote ‘Hateful’ Bible Passages

Canadian Gov’t To Begin Imprisoning Christians Who Quote ‘Hateful’ Bible PassagesSean Adl-Tabatabai – The Canadian government has warned that Christians who quote bible passages will be imprisoned under the country’s strict new “hate speech laws”.

Canada’s Liberal Party has renewed its vow to push through new laws that would outlaw quoting the Holy Bible in public settings, including on social media.

Lifesitenews.com reports: Conservative MP Andrew Lawton, one of the bill’s most prominent critics, tabled a petition signed by thousands of Canadians opposing it earlier this month. Continue reading →

US Plans to Block UK & EU Internet Censorship Laws for Good

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US Prepares To Block UK & EU Internet Speech Restrictions

US Prepares To Block UK & EU Internet Speech RestrictionsNiamh Harris – Washington is preparing its ‘censorship shield law’ to block UK & EU internet speech restrictions ,

The legislation is designed to prevent foreign governments from extending their online speech restrictions into the United States.

Undersecretary of State for Public Diplomacy Sarah Rogers has confirmed that a new “censorship shield law” is being drawn up to ensure that laws like the UK’s Online Safety Act and the EU’s Digital Services Act cannot be used to censor citizens or companies in the US. Continue reading →