freedom of speech

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She argued Reform UK was contributing to a culture where "freedom of speech" means abuse had become regarded as acceptable.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Perhaps most damaging for the regulator meant to oversee freedom of speech, the accusation of bias in the process was also upheld.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

According to the U.K.’s Public Order Act, which outlines how freedom of speech may be restricted, any speech that includes “threatening” or “abusive” words is likely to be censored.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

Initially, the OfS will be able to review how an incident has been handled, tell universities to change their processes around freedom of speech and direct universities to pay compensation to individuals affected.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

Besides, he added, the most important relevant law was the First Amendment: “Congress shall make no law...abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press.”

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin