A Cairo court today dismissed a three-month jail sentence handed down to popular comic actor Adel Iman, Al Ahram reports. Imam had faced jail after a case was brought against him for “defaming Islam”.  He had been accused by Islamist l... more

Author:  richard South Manchester Law Centre won its right yesterday to a judicial review of Manchester City Council’s decision to end funding for specialist immigration advice de... more

Bahrainis still suffer with human rights abuse, torture and political imprisonment, says Sara Yasin. Despite its supporter’s “astonishment”, it’s no wonder that the world was “hostile” to its Grand Prix   This... more

Last week Azerbaijani journalist and Index award-winner Idrak Abbasov was brutally assaulted. As members of the international press apply for visas to cover the Eurovision Song Contest, local journalists continue to face attacks and intimidation.... more

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Today has seen the third day of strike action by teachers in Nottingham. Further strikes are planned next week as part of this campaign. This is happening at the same time as a number of local disputes are coming to a head. Location:  ... more

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THE DEBATE HAS NOW CONCLUDED The internet is now a central feature of everyday life but opinion is still divided on how to make it work for the common good. Today in a panel discussion live streamed from the Council of Europe, Bill Echikson (Goog... more

Exclusive Index analysis: Despite its influence, voting records at the Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly are rarely scrutinised. Index on Censorship examines voting patterns to show who protects free expression and who hinders it more

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