Q: Have European judges just banned defamation of the Prophet Muhammad? A: No.
People are claiming the European Court of Human Rights has just imposed a blasphemy law protecting Islam. It hasn’t, explains Simon Perfect. 26/10/18
ArticlesPeople are claiming the European Court of Human Rights has just imposed a blasphemy law protecting Islam. It hasn’t, explains Simon Perfect. 26/10/18
ArticlesBoris Johnson’s language reproduces prejudices about Muslims. Calling him out is legitimate, not an attack on free speech. 09/08/18
In DepthEpisode 5: We speak to Giles Fraser, an Anglican priest, columnist, author, and broadcaster. 17/1/18
PodcastThe government has proposed forcing universities to do more to protect free speech. The proposals have big limitations, argues Simon Perfect. 28/10/17
In DepthFelix Ngole aired his views about same–sex marriage on facebook and was found unfit to practice social work. What are the implications?
In BriefStudent atheist and humanist societies should think again before using their ‘Jesus and Mo’ t–shirt stunt, argues Ben Ryan.
In BriefEdward Stourton, BBC journalist