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“Tantamount to a secular blasphemy law”: US Senators condemn prosecution of Finnish politician on trial for Bible Tweet

Finnish MP Päivi Räsänen has spoken about her dedication to free speech ahead of her criminal trial on 24 January.

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LIVE FROM COURT: Finnish politician begins trial for tweet while demonstrators protest for the right to free speech

Finnish MP Päivi Räsänen has spoken about her dedication to free speech ahead of her criminal trial on 24 January.

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Censorship would be “worse” than prison – MP speaks out ahead of Bible tweet trial

Finnish MP Päivi Räsänen has spoken about her dedication to free speech ahead of her criminal trial on 24 January.

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FREE SPEECH ON TRIAL: MP who tweeted Bible verses could face prison penalty

Finnish MP Päivi Räsänen

A criminal conviction for posting a Bible tweet is now a very real possibility in Finland. On 24 January, former Minister of the Interior Päivi Räsänen will face a criminal trial after being accused of engaging in “hate speech” for publicly voicing her deeply held beliefs on marriage and human sexuality.

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The 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…”

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Are you staring comfortably?

A new campaign on public transport risks policing thoughtcrimes.

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Free speech for everyone at stake in social media star’s court case

Will the right to share Christian views online be safeguarded? Today, the human rights organization ADF International filed a brief in the censorship case of Erika “Kika” Nieto, calling for the protection of freedom of speech.

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In Turkey, Christians are being persecuted just for preaching

“I’m afraid I can’t let you through,” said the man at the airport desk. “The government has issued a permanent re-entry ban against you.”

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Censored Colombian social media star: “Everyone has the right to freely share their beliefs”

The Colombian Constitutional Court has agreed to review the case of Colombian social media star Erika “Kika” Nieto. There are high hopes for a positive ruling affirming freedom of speech.

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The G7 Forces Africans To Choose: China Or Progressivism

“This is not just about confronting or taking on China,” a senior official in Biden’s administration said this month. “But until now we haven’t offered a positive alternative that reflects our values, our standards and our way of doing business.”

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