Censored addresses the rise of so-called ‘hate speech’ laws throughout Europe and their devastating effect on freedom of speech. In Germany, for example, committing an ‘insult’ is a criminal offence and in Poland offending ‘religious feelings’ carries a two year prison sentence.
Continue readingFree Speech On Trial: Päivi Räsänen
Support the grandmother and Member of Parliament who never thought she’d face criminal charges for sharing her deeply held beliefs in public.
Continue readingAndreas Kersten: Germany
In Berlin, the pharmacist Andreas Kersten continues to be prosecuted for acting in line with his conscience.
Continue readingPastors Tonchev and Kiryakov: Bulgaria
Two Bulgarian pastors stood up against a scaremongering campaign by their local government to label all non-Eastern Orthodox Christians as sects and warn children off against them. The ECHR heard their case, they won and were awarded damages.
Continue readingDear Future Mum: France
“Dear future Mum: Don’t be afraid. Your child will be able to hug you, and to go to school.” This warm message contained in “Dear Future Mum”; the infomercial starring eighteen young people with Down Syndrome, was censored.
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