Can the state censor conversation on a public street? Should the government have the power to prevent people from being influenced — and penalise those “guilty” of influencing?
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Finnish prosecutor’s decision paints picture of hostile path towards free speech and Christianity
“The Finnish prosecutor has announced she will appeal Räsänen and Pohjola’s acquittal on ‘hate speech’ charges.”
Continue reading40 Days for Free Speech
“If you think that the free speech-v-cancel culture tension has already been pushed to its limits in the UK over the past year, you probably haven’t heard of 40 Days for Life.”
Continue readingA Bipartisan Win for Religious Freedom | Opinion
“In a remarkable show of bipartisan cooperation, last week, the Senate unanimously reauthorized the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act.”
Continue readingThis 76 year-old grandmother was arrested while praying. She’s still waiting for justice
“Rosa, a 76-year-old grandmother, was arrested while walking and praying during lockdown. Due to court backlogs, she is still awaiting trial.”
Continue readingIn Finland, a Win for Free Speech Everywhere
“A Finnish member of parliament has won on all charges in a groundbreaking free speech trial involving a Bible tweet…”
Continue readingOn trial for a Bible tweet
“Once we are no longer free to tweet unpopular opinions — or even unpopular Bible verses — we will find ourselves living in an Orwellian future…”
Continue readingFinnish Government Puts Christianity On Trial, Calls The Bible ‘Hate Speech’
“The prosecutor began the day by trying to explain that this case was not about beliefs and the Bible…”
Continue readingThe gay-cake verdict: a sweet victory for free expression
“Whichever way you slice it, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) delivered a win for free expression this week…”
Continue readingThe sweet taste of Freedom – by Elizabeth Francis writing for The Critic
The ECHR has ruled against reopening the “gay cake” case. The court dismissed an attempt to re-open an eight-year legal battle focused on whether small business owners can be forced into saying things that go against their religious convictions.
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