Platform for debate about freedom of expression

Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948)

Article 19

“Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers.”

“I stand for freedom of expression, doing what you believe in and going after your

dreams.” (Madonna)

“I may not agree with what you have to say, but I’ll defend to the death

your right to say it.”

(attributed to Voltaire 1694 - 1778 )

‘Sticks ‘n’ stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me.’

“In a plural society, it is both inevitable and importantthat people offend others.”

(Kenan Malik)

“Self-censorship is a reasonable demand in a world of varied and passionately

held convictions.”

(Shabbir Akhtar)

“If liberty means anything at all, it means the rightto tell people what they do not want to hear.” (George Orwell 1903 - 1950)

“It is our duty to create a free uncensored environment for the public’s

unhindered expression of its opinions and thoughts.” 

(Iran Proxy – anti internet censorship organisation in Iran )

“A free society must not concern itself with the state of its citizens’ sensibilities.” (Oliver Kamm)

“I’m free!!” (Rolling Stones)

What comes to mind when you think about censorship?

Where in your daily lives, do you have to watch what you say?

Do you think everyone in the UK enjoys the right to free expression?

www.indexoncensorship.org