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Britain’s de facto blasphemy law strikes again
Posted: Thu, 09 Jun 2022
A recent report on state-sanctioned killings of 'blasphemers' and 'apostates' suggests re-interpreting Islam as a solution rather than promoting universal human rights. Megan Manson argues this is the...
Don’t sacrifice the principle of universal human rights to religious leaders
Posted: Mon, 22 Nov 2021
The Labour MP has effectively called for a blasphemy law as she highlighted the "emotional harm" caused by depictions of Muhammad. Freedom of expression on religion mustn't be up for negotiation, says...
Naz Shah’s argument on blasphemy should be rejected
Posted: Fri, 09 Jul 2021
Voters and politicians who value social cohesion and basic democratic principles should reject the trend of pandering to religious tribalism, says Chris Sloggett.
The ugly Batley and Spen campaign showed the risks of indulging religious identity politics
Posted: Fri, 02 Jul 2021
As an investigation into the Batley Grammar affair concludes, Stephen Evans says we should recognise the censorious precedent it has set.
The outcome of the Batley investigation is a surrender of liberal principles
Posted: Thu, 27 May 2021