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August 9, 2024 Forget about Bobbies on the Beat - Thought policing is the new frontier

Forget about Bobbies on the Beat - Thought policing is the new frontier

By Nick Hanne | Free Speech Union It may seem daft to ask, but how can ‘law enforcement’ be responsible for enforcing laws which don’t exist? Believe it or not, we’ve found ourselves asking that very ...

August 6, 2024 Thought Police? Really? We need your help.

Thought Police? Really? We need your help.

Our team is constantly working across a variety of fights - defending individual cases, working with decision-makers, providing training that expands our speech rights.  But I think one specific fight...

August 2, 2024 South Wairarapa District Council silences local farmer

South Wairarapa District Council silences local farmer


August 2, 2024 Chief Censor incorrectly characterises free speech as an American concept

Chief Censor incorrectly characterises free speech as an American concept


August 2, 2024 Police training and collection of data illegal, and out of step with Parliament

Police training and collection of data illegal, and out of step with Parliament


July 30, 2024 Free Speech Union Calls on Police to Stop Newly Introduced ‘Hate Crime’ and ‘Hate Speech’ Training for Officers Following Evidence of Political Bias

Free Speech Union Calls on Police to Stop Newly Introduced ‘Hate Crime’ and ‘Hate Speech’ Training for Officers Following Evidence of Political Bias

MEDIA RELEASE 30 July 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Free Speech Union Calls on Police to Stop Newly Introduced ‘Hate Crime’ and ‘Hate Speech’ Training for Officers Following Evidence of Political ...