Tag #Freedom Of Speech

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London Quran Burning Leads to Hate Speech Conviction

Hamit Coskun, a 50-year-old man, was fined £240 in London for burning a Quran outside the Turkish consulate on February, shouting anti-Islamic slurs; a judge found his actions were motivated by hatred of Muslims, sparking debate about free speech.

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Hungarian Protest Against Bill Limiting Free Speech

On Sunday, hundreds of Hungarians silently protested in Budapest against a new government transparency bill that could restrict media, NGOs, and critics; the bill may pass by mid-June, with enforcement starting three days after publication.

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Melbourne University Students Face Expulsion Over Gaza Protests

Two University of Melbourne students face expulsion and two face suspension for participating in October 2022 protests against Israel's war on Gaza; the university vice chancellor will make the final decision, and student groups are protesting this potential precedent.

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British Businessman Indicted in US for Technology Trafficking and Suppressing Dissent

A British businessman, John Miller, and a Chinese national, Cui Guanghai, were indicted in the US for attempting to traffic sensitive American military technology to China and for plotting to silence a critic of the Chinese president, involving surveillance, vandalism, and bribery attempts; Miller w...

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PBS Sues Trump Over Executive Order Defunding Public Broadcasting

President Trump's executive order to defund PBS and NPR due to perceived bias prompted a lawsuit from PBS and a Minnesota station, claiming the order violates free speech and exceeds presidential authority, potentially impacting $81 million in annual federal grants and jeopardizing local programming...

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Harvard Loses Student Visas Amidst State Department Investigation

The U.S. State Department is investigating all Harvard University visa holders for potential security risks and visa abuse, while the Department of Homeland Security revoked Harvard's student visa program due to alleged pro-terrorist conduct at campus protests, prompting a lawsuit from Harvard and i...

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Calls for Bundestag President Klöckner's Access Pass Revocation Amidst Partisanship Concerns

Bundestag President Julia Klöckner faces calls for her own access pass revocation after threatening Green Youth leader Jette Nietzard over her "ACAB" pullover; the author cites this incident alongside other instances of perceived partisanship as undermining her office's integrity.

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Silent Protests in Budapest Against Hungarian Government's Transparency Bill

Silent protests against a Hungarian government transparency bill, deemed by critics as a tool to silence dissent, occurred in Budapest on Sunday, with further demonstrations planned. The bill, potentially passing mid-June, targets NGOs and the press.

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Germany Appoints "Trusted Flaggers" to Combat Illegal Online Content Under DSA

Germany's Federal Network Agency appointed three "Trusted Flaggers" (BVOH, vzbv, and Hate-Aid) under the EU's Digital Services Act (DSA) to report illegal online content to platforms, marking a shift from previous voluntary agreements and raising concerns about impartiality and the potential for pol...

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Retired Police Officer Awarded £20,000 for Wrongful Arrest Over Misinterpreted Tweet

Retired Kent Police officer Julian Foulkes received £20,000 in compensation after being wrongly arrested in November 2023 for a tweet that was misinterpreted as anti-Semitic; Kent Police apologized and removed the caution from his record.

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Istanbul Bar Member Released After 127 Days in Prison

Istanbul Bar Association board member Fırat Epözdemir, arrested on January 25th for "terror propaganda" and "terrorist organization membership," was released from Silivri Prison on June 20th after 127 days, following a court decision. The charges stemmed from the Bar's statements regarding the death...

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US Restricts Visas for Foreign Officials Censoring Americans

The US will restrict visas for foreign officials censoring Americans, impacting international relations and potentially escalating tensions with the EU over digital regulations, following Secretary of State Marco Rubio's announcement of a new visa policy.

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